Grey Cup embarrassment by defeating the Alouettes 2013 in a championship rematch. seasons (19722005). judge awards patient $180K after 'traumatic' eye surgery, Island Health warns of ER closures at North Island hospital. Beginning his career with Toronto in 1986, Pless was an 11-time CFL All-Star and earned an unprecedented five CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player awards. Edmonton Eskimos 1978 - 1983 Awards/Honours Grey Cup Most Outstanding Offensive Player 1980 All-Western Quarterback 1983 All-Canadian Quarterback 1983 Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy 1983 Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player 1983 Grey Cup Participation 1978 - 1982 Grey Cup Winning Teams 1978 - 1982 View Wikipedia Page College Team: Matt Nichols has been named the Eskimos starting quarterback for Sunday's semifinal against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He returned to Edmonton in 2005 and once again took over for Maas, who led the way to a 99 record in 2004 to make the playoffs. Tom entered the CFL with Winnipeg and was named the CFLs Most Outstanding Rookie in 1973. The first Western Canadian team to play in the Grey Cup was the 1921 Edmonton Eskimos, coached by William Freeman Deacon White, a native of Sheridan, Illinois. With a record Grey Cup crowd of 68,318 at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, the home team did not disappoint in a 41-6 rout over their Western rivals. The Elks were founded in 1949 as the Edmonton Eskimos and have won the Grey Cup championship fourteen times (including a three-peat between 1954 and 1956 and an unmatched five consecutive wins between 1978 and 1982), most recently in 2015. 20 attempts), Highest Passing Efficiency Rating Season, Most Consecutive 100-Yd Rushing Games Season, Most 100-Yd Rushing Games, Quarterback, Season, Most Consecutive 1000-YD Seasons Career, Edmonton Eskimos Media Guide 2009CFL website, Edmonton Elks all-time records and statistics, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Edmonton_Elks_all-time_records_and_statistics&oldid=1098511160, 7 Sean Whyte - vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Aug. 23, 2019, 6 Sean Fleming - @ BC Lions, Oct. 12, 1996, 6 Sean Whyte - vs. BC Lions, Oct. 17, 2015, 95 Grant Shaw - @ Saskatchewan Roughriders, Sept. 18, 2016, 5 Ricky Ray - vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, June 28, 2007, 5 Ricky Ray - vs. Montreal Alouettes, Sept. 14, 2007, 3 Mike Reilly - vs. Calgary Stampeders, Sept. 8, 2018, 208 Gizmo Williams - vs. Calgary Stampeders, Nov. 7, 1993, 2 Gizmo Williams - vs. Calgary Stampeders, Sept. 6, 1991, 2 Gizmo Williams - vs. Calgary Stampeders, Nov. 7, 1993, 109 Larry Highbaugh - vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Oct. 26, 1975 (TD), 12 Willie Pless - @ Montreal Alouettes, Oct. 4, 1998, 12 Singor Mobley - vs. Calgary Stampeders, Sept. 8, 2000, This page was last edited on 16 July 2022, at 05:05. While it's probably not necessary to watch out for lightning, as in parts of Ontario Friday night, drivers are cautioned to take extra care on the roads and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Seven rural municipalities across Ontario have implemented a four-day work week for staff, along with two municipalities in eastern Canada and one in Alberta. Despite his inexperience, the rookie quarterback helped an otherwise-veteran Edmonton squad reach the Grey Cup that year, only to fall 2516 to the After keeping the elk-antler helmet for the 2021 season, the team reintroduced the EE logo to their helmets (albeit with it not being enclosed in an oval) in the 2022 offseason, acknowledging fan favourability towards the logo.[17][18]. and an appearance in the 2016 East Division final. We are the Edmonton Elks", "EDMONTON OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES TEAM NAME AS ELKS", "CHRIS PRESSON NAMED ESKIMOS PRESIDENT AND CEO", "Elks announce sweeping organizational changes". In 1989, Edmonton established the high watermark with a CFL-best 162 regular-season record, only to fall 3221 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division final. Tom Wilkinson (born January 4, 1943) is a retired football quarterback best known for his time with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, where he played on six Grey Cup-winning teams. This five-year dynasty, followed by the dominance of the city's NHL team the Edmonton Oilers, led the city to be nicknamed the "City of Champions" in the 1980s. CBS Sports. Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Trevor Harris (7) and Tommie Draheim (64) celebrate a touchdown against the Toronto Argonauts during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday July. Harry, 28, appeared . Another decade would pass before the cornerstone of the current franchise was laid. And three of Edmonton's are quarterbacks: Penn. Germanys name dots the EE record book, including his franchise record 18 rushing touchdowns during the 1981 season. Which means that you are likely a new fan of the league. Quarterback Damon Allen was named MVP of the game. In the teams last two playoff games that year, including the Grey Cup final, Ivy made the controversial decision to move Parker to running back and play Canadian Don Getty at quarterback. The team played its first organized games with the formation of the Alberta Rugby Football League in 1895. March 19, 2015, 5:43 PM. Benny is a 200 pound Leonberger with a very calm, gentle demeanour. Any momentum for the club was lost during the Second World War. Following his illustrious playing career, Frank distinguished himself as the clubs Director of Player Development from 1973 to 1988 and celebrated six more Grey Cup wins including the Five-in-a-Row dynasty of the late 1970s and early 80s. The CFL champion Edmonton Eskimos, anticipating quarterback Tom Wilkinson's retirement, have protected four quarterbacks -- Texas A & M's Mike Mosley, Northern Arizona's Brian Potter,. Dannys name was enshrined on the Wall of Honour in 1992 and he entered the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Edmonton Eskimos defensive end Marcus Howard at team practice in Edmonton on July 13, 2017. Hall of Famers: director Eric Duggan and head coach Annis Stukus, along with builders Kenneth Montgomery An intelligent, versatile player, Don Getty played ten seasons as quarterback for the team (1955-65) and had his name added to the Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium in 1992. Edmonton reached its first Grey The Eskimos ran up 459 points, and the solid defense surrendered 354. The team had a record of 08 that Grey Cup Most Outstanding Player 1982 Warren was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Wall of Honour in 2001. Schenley Most Outstanding Player 1983 They are listed in order of appearance during the regular season or post-season, since 1996. The Arkansas native holds three franchise records, most notably the most interception returns for a touchdown (7). .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}a Defunct. He went on to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders to their first Grey Cup championship three years later. Stadium. CFL All-Star Team (Quarterback) 1983 The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1. CFL All-star: 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 of a 124 regular season, Edmonton once again faced the Alouettes. a new name befitting our storied team. However, due to the suspension of league play caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 202021, the club never played a game as the Edmonton Football A three-time Western Division All Star (1978, 1979, 1981) and a two-time CFL All Star (1978, 1981), he won a record seven Grey Cup championships with the Green and Gold in 1975, 1978-82 and 1987. The Eskimos will play the Ottawa Redblacks in Edmonton on July 14, 2017. Moon would help lead theteam back to the Cup game three more times, winning twice. In 1988, he was awarded the leagues Tom Pate Memorial Award for his outstanding service in the community. Brian caught 575 passes for a then CFL record 11,169 yards and scored 586 points. The 2013 season saw Edmonton finish 414, their worst record since the 1960s. Punter (an anthropomorphic football) and Spike (an elk) are the mascots for the Edmonton Elks. Despite a . Following his playing career, Wilkinson coached the University of Alberta Golden Bears football program and he remains one of Edmontons most popular sports heroes. The former Eskimo quarterback was introduced Monday as the team's new head coach, replacing Chris Jones who left to become vice-president of football operations, general manager and head coach. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. Edmonton made it to nine Grey Cups in a ten-year span from 1973 to 1982. Division semifinal. Bright rushed for 1,200 or more yards in five straight seasons and ran for 71 touchdowns. The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League ended the 1981 season with a record of 14 wins and 1 losses and 1 ties for 29 points, finishing first in the CFL's West Division. The greatest kick returner in pro football, Henry Gizmo Williams played his final game October 28, 2000. The Saskatoon native dominated Saskatchewan high school football, followed by a brilliant career with the Saskatoon Hilltops where he was named Most Outstanding Defensive Player in all of Canadian Junior Football. "Expert says 'meat-eater' name Eskimo an offensive term placed on Inuit", "Pressure mounts for Edmonton football club to act", "Edmonton's CFL team changes name to Elks after dropping Eskimos", "Eskimos legend Warren Moon supportive of name change", "The Double E's are here to stay, in a new way. Same game. After college he then found out the hard way. Notable alumni include former Alberta premiers Peter Lougheed and Don Getty, former lieutenant-governor of Alberta Norman Kwong, Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (Western MVP) 1983 Around 200 students gathered outside the University of Winnipeg to protest a talk being given by a professor in a speakers series that some feel was transphobic. A Halifax family practice is closing, but the doctors affiliated with the practice and the province have two different stories about what led to the closure. Highest Pass Completion Percentage Season (min. As of August 2016, Edmonton had the highest average attendance in the league 27 times since moving to Commonwealth Stadium in 1978.[19]. Rollie played in five Grey Cups and was on the winning side three times. He retired in 1965. He was the West Divisions Top Scorer eight times. He led the league in passing yards four times (2006, 2008, 2009, 2014), in completions five times (2005, 2006, 2009, 2014, 2017) and in touchdown passes once (2014). Seven times an All-Canadian All-Star, four times an Eastern All-Star and three times a Western All-Star, Tommy Joe played both receiver and kicker and finished with 10,320 yards on pass receptions and 971 points. The 1960s was the least memorable decade for Edmonton and its fans. A product of Michigan State, Danny Bass entered the CFL in 1980 with Toronto. The team has long used "EE" as part of its branding. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Pless became the 23rd player added to the Wall of Honour in 2004 and was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2005. The club released a statement on 3 July that read Supreme Court judge has awarded more than $180,000 to a man who suffered extreme pain, vision loss and facial disfigurement following a "traumatic" eye surgery. A six-time CFL All-Star and a Western All-Star eight times, Danny won the Schenley Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 1989. He was named to both the Western and CFL All-Star teams for five consecutive years (1977-81) and was a three-time winner of the Schenley Award as the CFLs top defensive player in 1977, 1980 and 1981. Calgary Herald archives. and former NFL star Warren Moon. It paid off, leading to a 5027 victory over the Alouettes. The Edmonton Elks are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta.The club competes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member of the league's West Division and plays their home games at Commonwealth Stadium.The Elks were founded in 1949 as the Edmonton Eskimos and have won the Grey Cup championship fourteen times (including a three-peat between 1954 and 1956 and an . 1991 | Walter Sprague List of Edmonton Elks starting quarterbacks Ricky Ray is the Elks' all-time leader in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns. They made Canadian football history in 1929 by scoring the first touchdown pass in the country, in which Pal Power caught a ball thrown by Joe Cook. Team alumni have figured prominently in Alberta political life: past players include two former provincial premiers (Peter Lougheed and Donald Getty), a former mayor of Edmonton (Bill Smith), and a lieutenant-governor (Norman Kwong). He was top rusher in the West four times, a Western All-Star six times and the Most Outstanding Player in the CFL in 1959. Winner of the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award in 1973, McGowan caught 81 passes for 1,123 yards and 9 touchdowns. Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger, two of the biggest names in the game, join forces for The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast. A three time CFL All-Star and West Division All-Star (1973, 75,76), McGowan appeared in five Grey Cup games in eight seasons and was on the winning team twice (1975,78).