42nd Grey Cup

The 42nd Grey Cup football game was played on November 27, 1954, before a full house (27,321 in attendance) at Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

42nd Grey Cup
Edmonton Eskimos Montreal Alouettes
(11–5) (11–3)
26 25
Head coach: 
Pop Ivy
Head coach: 
Peahead Walker
1234 Total
Edmonton Eskimos 113012 26
Montreal Alouettes 61216 25
DateNovember 27, 1954
StadiumVarsity Stadium
LocationToronto
Attendance27,321
Broadcasters
NetworkCBC
AnnouncersSteve Douglas, Jack Wells

The underdog Edmonton Eskimos won a contest over the Montreal Alouettes 26–25. The game, replete with record performances and a touch of controversy, is considered one of the finest Grey Cup games ever.

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