kids encyclopedia robot

Grey Cup facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Grey Cup is the trophy awarded to the champion of the Canadian Football League, and also the name of the championship game. It is played each November. It was first awarded in 1909. The Toronto Argonauts have won the trophy the most number of times.

Images for kids

  • Albert Grey

    The Earl Grey donated the Grey Cup in 1909.

  • Grey Cup VPL 43916 (15892818281)

    Woman poses with Grey Cup in 1955.

  • 1956 Grey Cup victory

    Don Getty, future Premier of Alberta, celebrates with the Grey Cup after the Eskimos' 1956 championship.

  • Anthony Calvillo game action, 93rd Grey Cup

    Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo looks down field with the ball during the 2005 Grey Cup against the Edmonton Eskimos at BC Place Stadium.

  • 1909 Grey Cup Champions

    1909 Varsity Blues, inaugural champions. The Grey Cup is pictured at the front right.

  • Montreal Jojuan Armour

    Calgary's JoJuan Armour celebrates his team's 2008 championship.

  • Roughriders win3

    The Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate their 2007 Grey Cup victory in Toronto.

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Grey Cup Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.