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
1921 Saskatchewan Provincial Championship Game Protested and Replayed There was plenty of drama and controversy the year the West competed for the Grey Cup... #cfl #riders
1921 Saskatchewan Provincial Championship Game Protested and Replayed
1921 was a significant year in Canadian football. With the Western Canadian Rugby Football Union joining the Canadian Rugby Union, western clubs were finally eligible to compete for the Grey Cup. Article in the Regina Leader-Post about Regina initially winning the SRFU championship (31 November 1921). The Regina Rugby Club was one of the favourites...
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Surf has become my go-to when it comes to consuming social media. The fact you can add RSS and YouTube to the mix is the icing on the cake. This should have been the way we set up social media from the beginning. Huge Surf fan.
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The United Football League has kiboshed the Birmingham Stallions and Houston Gamblers. I don't know how anybody can get vested in this league's teams when there's no stability. I thought this thing had chance, but I am doubtful now. Too bad really because more football the better.
Smoky night in Hamilton for the football. Real football as in gridiron not that FIFA nonsense 😁. This is supposed to be an Argo home game. Plenty of Toronto fans here but clearly more Ticat fans. Oskee wee wee. #cfl
The first time I saw her was at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. She is a descendant of Sir Allan MacNab, who built the mansion. HM is very personable, down to earth, and has a great sense of humour. Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!
The Monarchist League · La Ligue monarchiste@monarchistleague.bsky.social · 3w agoHappy Birthday to Queen Camilla. Joyeux anniversaire à la reine Camilla. #cdncrown
We are sharing a statement from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario about the wildfires in northwestern Ontario. Nous partageons une déclaration du lieutenant-gouverneur de l'Ontario au sujet des feux de forêt dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario. #cdncrown
On July 12, 1989, the Toronto Argonauts hosted the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the first CFL game at the new SkyDome. The Ti-Cats spoiled the party, winning 24-15. #cfl
Tiger-Cats Spoil Argos’ SkyDome Opener
In the aftermath of the 1982 Grey Cup, which was played in a rainstorm at Exhibition Stadium, football fans in Toronto were clamouring for an indoor stadium. They got their wish when the new SkyDome hosted the 1989 CFL season opener on July 12, 1989. No more football in the rain, wind, or snow. Fans...
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Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part IV: Three Leagues Compete for the New Grey Cup in 1909 This is the fourth article examining some of Canadian... https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/07/09/canadian-footballs-quirky-playoffs-part-iv-three-leagues-compete-for-the-new-grey-cup-in-1909/
Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part IV: Three Leagues Compete for the New Grey Cup in 1909
This is the fourth article examining some of Canadian football’s rather interesting playoff formats used over the years. Be sure to check out parts I, II, and III. 1909 was a special year in Canadian football. That’s the year when Earl Grey, who was serving as the Governor General of Canada, donated a trophy to...
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Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada!
Celebrate Canada Day with a free portrait of King Charles III. The Monarchist League of Canada, through an agreement with the Government of Canada, is responsible for the distribution of the 14" x 17" print version of His Majesty’s portrait to Canadians. store.monarchist.ca/en/node/1282
Official Canadian Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III | The Monarchist League of Canada
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The King's statement (shared on Instagram Stories) offering commiserations to Scotland and New Zealand on their exit from the World Cup. The Palace understands that King Charles is the head of state of several countries competing in this tournament. #cdncrown
Today in Canadian football history... June 25, 1992 The CFL staged an exhibition game in Portland, Oregon. The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Toronto Argonauts 20-1. #cfl canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/01/p...
Portland Hosts Fast Break CFL Football, Precursor to CFL USA Expansion
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, Montreal and Halifax were high on Smith’s list of potential sites. But so, too, were several cities south of the border. One of these cities was Portland, Oregon....
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Are any of you folks also on Gander? It's not clear to me whether you should have both a Bluesky account and a Gander account OR just one or the other. Will be interesting to see how this "dilemma" plays out in the months ahead.
Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part III: Manitoba’s Unbalanced Schedule and Weighted Points System in 1906 This is the third part... https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/06/17/canadian-footballs-quirky-playoffs-part-iii-manitobas-unbalanced-schedule-and-weighted-points-system-in-1906/
Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part III: Manitoba’s Unbalanced Schedule and Weighted Points System in 1906
This is the third part of an ongoing series of articles looking back at some of Canadian football’s quirky playoff formats. Today, we’re going to go west and examine a rather peculiar set up for the 1906 season of the Manitoba Rugby Football Union. The MRFU was founded in 1892 and included a number of...
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The Maple Leaf Forever: An Evolution of the CFL Logo canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/02/14/t... #cfl
The Maple Leaf Forever: An Evolution of the CFL Logo - Canadian Football History
It’s been 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed Canada’s national flag featuring the prominent red maple leaf. The maple leaf is arguably the most Canadian symbol of all and has been used to re...
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Today in Canadian Football History... June 12, 1880 The original Canadian Rugby Football Union was founded. #cfl
The Ottawa Citizen reported some previous low scoring Canadian football games: October 11, 1930: Toronto 2 Montreal 0 September 20, 1947: Toronto 2 Hamilton 0 September 14, 1946: Ottawa 4 Montreal 0 November 2, 1940: Hamilton 5 Toronto 0 September 29, 1945: Hamilton 5 Montreal 0
Alouettes Beat the Rough Riders 1-0 in Lowest Scoring Game in CFL History Most football fans like a lot of scoring. You really can’t beat seeing two teams going back and... https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/06/10/alouettes-beat-the-rough-riders-1-0-in-lowest-scoring-game-in-cfl-history/
Alouettes Beat the Rough Riders 1-0 in Lowest Scoring Game in CFL History
Most football fans like a lot of scoring. You really can’t beat seeing two teams going back and forth and lighting up the scoreboard. Of course, a good defensive matchup can still make for some entertaining football now and then. But back in 1966, a game between Montreal and Ottawa redefined the meaning of a...
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Beautiful night for football. The 2026 CFL season is underway.
Le prochain gouverneur général du Canada rencontre le Roi. Canada's next governor general meets The King.
Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part II: No Dominion Championship in 1885, An All-Star Game Instead This is the second in an ongoing series... https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/06/03/canadian-footballs-quirky-playoffs-part-ii-no-dominion-championship-in-1885-an-all-star-game-instead/
Canadian Football’s Quirky Playoffs, Part II: No Dominion Championship in 1885, An All-Star Game Instead
This is the second in an ongoing series of articles looking back at some of Canadian football’s rather quirky playoff systems used over the years. A previous article examined how tie schedules and challenge cups were used on the road to the first Dominion championship game organized by the Canadian Rugby Football Union in 1884....
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The CFL kicks off its 68th season this week. This graphic, which appeared in the Vancouver Sun in 1980, looks eerily similar to today's CFL logo especially cropped. If you zoom in, you can see the letters "cfl" repeated to create the background of the football. #cfl
My Farewell Tribute to outgoing Governor General Mary Simon robertfinch.ca/2026/05/19/m... (Photo credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2021)
I think this is a cool name.
SportsLogos.Net@sportslogos.net · 3mo agoThe AHL’s new Hamilton franchise officially unveiled its name and logo today 🔨 Introducing the Hamilton Hammers, complete with crossed sledgehammers, steel-town inspiration, and Islanders colours. More details + full logo set 👇 news.sportslogos.net/2026/05/21/p...
Happy Ontario Flag Day. Today back in 1965, the Ontario Red Ensign became the official flag of the Province of Ontario.
