2001 in Sports - Canadian Football

Canadian Football

  • November 25 – the Calgary Stampeders win the 89th Grey Cup game, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-19 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.
  • November 29 – the UBC Thunderbirds win the Vanier Cup, defeating the Ottawa Gee-Gees 39-23.

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