Robert Finch
@hammerdunner.bsky.social
From Haldimand County via Hamilton | Here for fun & good conversation. I like to talk about the monarchy, Canadian football, genealogy, old school wrestling, history & geography, the Titanic, old time radio shows, nostalgia, and more. robertfinch.ca
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A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days" #cfl
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"Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days" #cfl
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Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days - Canadian Football History
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. Most CFL teams are playing in either relatively new or refurbished facilities. But back in 1960, t...
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December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days" #cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
"Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days" #cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
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A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"The Toronto Argonauts Sign the Rocket" #cfl
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"The Toronto Argonauts Sign the Rocket" #cfl
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The Toronto Argonauts Sign the Rocket - Canadian Football History
Imagine this. The suits in the NFL are getting ready for their star-studded college draft. Everyone is talking about who’s going to be picked. Who’s going to make it to the big time. Fortune and fame ...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"The Toronto Argonauts Sign the Rocket" #cfl
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"The Toronto Argonauts Sign the Rocket" #cfl
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A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"The Grey Cup of Hockey?"
#cfl
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"The Grey Cup of Hockey?"
#cfl
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The Grey Cup of Hockey? - Canadian Football History
Did you know that Governor General Earl Grey originally intended his Grey Cup trophy to be a national amateur hockey championship? The idea was for amateur hockey teams in various leagues across Canad...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"The Grey Cup of Hockey?"
#cfl
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"The Grey Cup of Hockey?"
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/02/11/t...
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A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Montreal Crushes Ottawa in Olympic Stadium Opener Before Record Crowd"
#cfl
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"Montreal Crushes Ottawa in Olympic Stadium Opener Before Record Crowd"
#cfl
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Montreal Crushes Ottawa in Olympic Stadium Opener Before Record Crowd - Canadian Football History
Midway through the 1976 CFL season, the Montreal Alouettes played their first game in their new home. After leaving behind the Autostade (that stadium likely warrants its own article), the Als hosted ...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Montreal Crushes Ottawa in Olympic Stadium Opener Before Record Crowd"
#cfl
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"Montreal Crushes Ottawa in Olympic Stadium Opener Before Record Crowd"
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/07/23/m...
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A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Remembering the Radically Canadian Marketing Campaign" originally posted in March.
#cfl
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"Remembering the Radically Canadian Marketing Campaign" originally posted in March.
#cfl
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Remembering the Radically Canadian Marketing Campaign - Canadian Football History
In 1996, the Canadian Football League was faced with a dilemma. Having just ended a three-year run of having teams based in the United States, the CFL was re...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A look back at some of the most popular CFH posts in 2025...
"Remembering the Radically Canadian Marketing Campaign" originally posted in March.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/03/06/r...
"Remembering the Radically Canadian Marketing Campaign" originally posted in March.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/03/06/r...
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The CFL has nixed its online forums. But a good team of volunteers are keeping the lights on with the launch of the Canadian Football Forum. It's a great online community for fans of the CFL and Canadian football. Check it out. #cfl
discourse.cfl.forum
discourse.cfl.forum
Canadian Football Forum
Canadian Football Fan Forum
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December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The CFL has nixed its online forums. But a good team of volunteers are keeping the lights on with the launch of the Canadian Football Forum. It's a great online community for fans of the CFL and Canadian football. Check it out. #cfl
discourse.cfl.forum
discourse.cfl.forum
Who robbed my kinfolk? I love coming across these tidbits in genealogy research. Here's a small article in the Globe and Mail (from 1884) about robbers stealing $30 from Elijah Finch, my great-great grandfather. Hope they caught the thieves.
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Who robbed my kinfolk? I love coming across these tidbits in genealogy research. Here's a small article in the Globe and Mail (from 1884) about robbers stealing $30 from Elijah Finch, my great-great grandfather. Hope they caught the thieves.
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If you're ever at Rideau Hall, be sure to check out the portraits of Canada's former governors general, including that of Earl Grey. His portrait was painted by JWL Forster at Rideau Hall and is displayed in the Tent Room. Grey served as Governor General from 1904 to 1911 and donated the Grey Cup.
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you're ever at Rideau Hall, be sure to check out the portraits of Canada's former governors general, including that of Earl Grey. His portrait was painted by JWL Forster at Rideau Hall and is displayed in the Tent Room. Grey served as Governor General from 1904 to 1911 and donated the Grey Cup.
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Happy Anniversary to Us
Wow. Time sure does fly. It’s been just over a year since I launched the Canadian Football History website.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/12/03/h...
Wow. Time sure does fly. It’s been just over a year since I launched the Canadian Football History website.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/12/03/h...
Happy Anniversary to Us - Canadian Football History
Wow. Time sure does fly. It’s been just over a year since I launched the Canadian Football History website. Admittedly, I wasn’t quite certain th...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Happy Anniversary to Us
Wow. Time sure does fly. It’s been just over a year since I launched the Canadian Football History website.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/12/03/h...
Wow. Time sure does fly. It’s been just over a year since I launched the Canadian Football History website.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/12/03/h...
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The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship - Canadian Football History
Universities in Canada have played football since…well…since football has been played in Canada. Teams from the University of Toronto, McGill University, and...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
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Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
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It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
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Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup - Canadian Football History
In 1909, Governor General Earl Grey donated a trophy to be awarded to the amateur rugby football champions of Canada. The University of Toronto won the inaug...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
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Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final
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Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final - Canadian Football History
Canadian football in November can be cold – especially when played on the Prairies. Bone-chilling temperatures, coupled with blowing snow, made the 199...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final
#cfl
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#cfl
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How's this for retro? Here are a couple screenshots of the Monarchist League of Canada's homepage in 1996 and 1998. Lots and lots of maple crowns. Best viewed on Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explore 3.0, of course :)
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
How's this for retro? Here are a couple screenshots of the Monarchist League of Canada's homepage in 1996 and 1998. Lots and lots of maple crowns. Best viewed on Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explore 3.0, of course :)
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS, THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE WORLD SERIES BOUND! THEY DEFEAT THE SEATTLE MARINERS 4-3 IN GAME 7!
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS, THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE WORLD SERIES BOUND! THEY DEFEAT THE SEATTLE MARINERS 4-3 IN GAME 7!
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100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
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#cfl
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football - Canadian Football History
When CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced sweeping rule changes to the Canadian game last month, one modification that probably alarmed traditionalist...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
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The Death of Earl Grey
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
The Death of Earl Grey - Canadian Football History
On August 29, 1917, newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic reported that Earl Grey had died at the age of 65. How well do you know the man who donated the ...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Death of Earl Grey
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
Holy cow. France goes through prime ministers quickly...
October 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Holy cow. France goes through prime ministers quickly...
The world is smaller today with the passing of Jane Goodall. She was perhaps the greatest advocate for and ally of the world's primates. The pictures of her hugging those beautiful chimpanzees always made me smile.
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The world is smaller today with the passing of Jane Goodall. She was perhaps the greatest advocate for and ally of the world's primates. The pictures of her hugging those beautiful chimpanzees always made me smile.
I was only 14 at the time and just started following the CFL and wondered why the heck the CFL was playing a game in Portland, Oregon. I didn't realise they were testing the market for expansion.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
Portland Hosts Fast Break CFL Football, Precursor to CFL USA Expansion
Flashback to the 1992 exhibition game in Portland, Oregon between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders.
CFL expansion to the United States would follow in 1993.
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Flashback to the 1992 exhibition game in Portland, Oregon between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders.
CFL expansion to the United States would follow in 1993.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/01/p...
Portland Hosts Fast Break CFL Football, Precursor to CFL USA Expansion - Canadian Football History
In 1992, the Canadian Football League was looking to grow. Larry Smith was appointed the CFL’s new commissioner with a mandate to expand the CFL. Of course, ...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I was only 14 at the time and just started following the CFL and wondered why the heck the CFL was playing a game in Portland, Oregon. I didn't realise they were testing the market for expansion.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
This is exciting. Admittedly, I find baseball boring. But I can definitely hop on the Blue Jays bandwagon :)
THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE AL EAST CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015! 🚨🥇
September 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This is exciting. Admittedly, I find baseball boring. But I can definitely hop on the Blue Jays bandwagon :)
I'm a traditionalist but I'm ok with these changes. The shorter field opens up more stadiums/potential stadiums to play the game. Think Wanderers Grounds in Halifax or Saputo Stadium in Montreal. Plus American and European stadiums for possible international games. The game has always evolved.
MAJOR CHANGES: CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announces significant changes to the league. 🏈
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September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm a traditionalist but I'm ok with these changes. The shorter field opens up more stadiums/potential stadiums to play the game. Think Wanderers Grounds in Halifax or Saputo Stadium in Montreal. Plus American and European stadiums for possible international games. The game has always evolved.
I'm keeping my eye on Gander Social. Nice to see a Canadian-based social media platform that seems to be getting things right straight out of the gate. Looking forward to trying it out when it launches.
In June we ran our first participatory design activity with the Early Access Program. We explored four topic areas with you: Canadian identity & inclusion, ads & monetization, trust & autonomy, and engagement & participation.
Read about it on our blog: gandersocial.ca/blog/highlig...
Read about it on our blog: gandersocial.ca/blog/highlig...
Highlights From Our First Participatory Design Activity – Gander Social Blog
Alison Pearce
gandersocial.ca
September 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm keeping my eye on Gander Social. Nice to see a Canadian-based social media platform that seems to be getting things right straight out of the gate. Looking forward to trying it out when it launches.
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Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
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#cfl
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl
Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout - Canadian Football History
Labour Day weekend is arguably the biggest deal in the Canadian Football League outside the Grey Cup. The end-of-summer holiday features games between the CF...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl