70th Grey Cup

Edmonton Eskimos	Toronto Argonauts
(11–5)	(9–6–1)
32	16
Head coach: Hugh Campbell	Head coach: Bob O'Billovich

	1	2	3	4	Total
Edmonton Eskimos	3	17	6	6	32
Toronto Argonauts	7	7	0	2	16

Date

November 28, 1982

Stadium

Location

Most Valuable Canadian

Broadcasters

CBC, CTV, SRC

The 70th Grey Cup, also known as the "Rain Bowl", was the 1982 Grey Cup Canadian Football League championship game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Edmonton Eskimos. The Eskimos, who were making their sixth consecutive appearance in the CFL championship game, defeated the Argonauts 32-16 on the Eskimos' way to their fifth straight Grey Cup. The game was played on Sunday, November 28, 1982 at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto.

Game summary

The Eskimos' record breaking 5th Grey Cup victory looked in jeopardy at mid-season, with their 3 and 5 record. But, 10 straight victories pitted them against the underdog Toronto Argonauts. The Boatmen last won a cup in 1952, and their fans were thrilled with expectation. Winners of only 2 games the previous season, they had a 9-6-1 record.

The game, played in a driving rainstorm, started well for Toronto. After a Dave Cutler field goal, new acquired Emanuel Tolbert went 84 yards with a touchdown pass. The Eskimos replied with a Brian Kelly TD reception, but the Argos scored again, with a 10 yard pass to Terry Greer.

With Toronto leading 14 to 10, Edmonton and Warren Moon (the game MVP) would not look back. Another TD pass to Brian Kelly and a Neil Lumsden TD rush, and 3 more Cutler field goals sealed the final Grey Cup victory for the CFL's greatest dynasty.

Moon completed 21 of 33 passes for 319 yards, all the while having to throw in the freezing rain.

Scoring

Edmonton Eskimos - 32
Touchdowns - Brian Kelly (2), Neil Lumsden (1)
Field Goals - Dave Cutler (4)
Converts - Dave Cutler (2)

Toronto Argonauts - 16
Touchdowns - Emanuel Tolbert (1), Terry Greer (1)
Converts - 2
Safety - 1

Aftermath and legacy

The 1982 Grey Cup broadcast drew the largest Canadian TV audience up to that time.

In 1982, the Toronto Argonauts were still playing home games at Exhibition Stadium. The players and fans were forced to endure awful conditions due to the rain and cold--a problem exacerbated by the fact that much of the stadium was completely exposed to the elements. Many fans had to watch the game from the concession area. Fans began to demand a dome the following day; at a rally at Toronto City Hall, thousands of fans who had come to see the Eskimos began chanting "We want a dome!" As a result, discussions began which would ultimately lead to the building of the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre).

This was the third time in five years that the baseball-renovated Exhibition Stadium hosted the game (it also hosted the game in 1978 and 1980), and the twelfth and final time overall. While the stadium only trails nearby Varsity Stadium for times hosting the Grey Cup, it is unlikely to be matched for some time, as the next-closest stadium, BC Place Stadium, hosted the 102nd Grey Cup for its ninth time hosting the game.

Exhibition Stadium was eventually demolished. A few years later BMO Field was built as soccer-specific stadium where Exhibition Stadium had stood. BMO Field is currently being renovated to accommodate the Argonauts in time for the 2016 CFL season and will host the 104th Grey Cup, marking the CFL championship game's return to the site after 34 years.

External links

"Grey Cup: 1982". Canadian Football League.

Toronto Argonauts

Founded in 1873 Based in Toronto, Ontario

The Franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head Coaches First-round draft picks

Stadiums	BMO Field Rogers Centre Exhibition Stadium Varsity Stadium Rosedale Field

Culture and Lore	Argonotes Labour Day Classic

Important Figures	Doug Flutie Joe Theismann Terry Greer Condredge Holloway Dan Ferrone Dick Shatto Don Moen Paul Masotti Pinball Clemons Damon Allen

Retired Numbers	22 31 55 60

Key Personnel	Owners: David Braley General Manager: Jim Barker Head Coach: Scott Milanovich

Grey Cup Championships (16)	1914 1921 1933 1937 1938 1945 1946 1947 1950 1952 1983 1991 1996 1997 2004 2012

Eastern Division/IRFU Championships (23)	1911 1912 1914 1920 1921 1922 1933 1937 1938 1945 1946 1947 1950 1952 1971 1982 1983 1987 1991 1996 1997 2004 2012

Current League Affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: East

Edmonton Eskimos

Founded in 1949 Based in Edmonton, Alberta

The franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head Coaches

Stadiums	Clarke Stadium Commonwealth Stadium

Lore	Labour Day Classic Battle of Alberta Alberta Crude 70th Grey Cup Edmonton Eskimos Cheerleaders

Important figures	Danny Bass Leroy Blugh Johnny Bright Hugh Campbell Tommy Joe Coffey Rod Connop Dave Cutler Eck Duggan Ron "Swampdog" Estay Dave "Doctor Death" Fennell Brian Fryer Larry Highbaugh Brian Kelly Danny Kepley Norm Kimball Normie "The China Clipper" Kwong Moe Lieberman Neil Lumsden George McGowan Rollie Miles Ken Montgomery Warren Moon Frank Morris Roger Nelson Jackie "Ole Spaghetti Legs" Parker Willie "The Terminator" Pless Tom Scott Terry Vaughn Tom Wilkinson Henry "Gizmo" Williams

Key personnel	Owners: Community owned General Manager: Ed Hervey Head Coach: Jason Maas

Grey Cup championships (14)	1954 1955 1956 1975 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1987 1993 2003 2005 2015

Western Division championships (23)	1952 1954 1955 1956 1960 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1986 1987 1990 1993 1996 2002 2003 2005 2015

Current league affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: West

Edmonton portal Canadian football portal

Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup Champions

1 Warren Moon
4 Wendell Williams
8 Hank Ilesic
10 Michael Williams
11 Cliff Olander
13 Larry Highbaugh
18 Mike McLeod
20 Tom Towns
22 Tom Scott
23 Angelo Santucci
24 Ed Jones
25 Jim Germany
26 Dave Cutler
27 Marco Cyncar
28 Gary Hayes
29 Joe Hollimon
30 Dale Potter
31 Sean Kehoe
32 Neil Lumsden
36 Nereo Bolzon
37 Emilio Fraietta
38 Greg Marshall
40 James Parker
42 Danny Kepley
53 Dan Butcher
54 Ken Walter
55 Ron Estay
56 Ted Milian
57 Eric Upton
59 Leo Blanchard
62 Bill Stevenson
63 Hector Pothier
64 David Boone
65 Dave Fennell
67 Rod Connop
68 Harry Doering
70 Brian Kelly
71 Waddell Smith
73 Mike Levenseller
75 Bill Manchuk
77 Brian Fryer
78 Ralph Dixon
79 Mark de Brueys
88 Tom Tuinei
95 Dan Kearns

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Jack McMahon

Grey Cup

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Venues	Autostade BC Place BMO Field Commonwealth Stadium Civic Stadium / Ivor Wynne Stadium Empire Stadium Exhibition Stadium Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association Grounds Investors Group Field McMahon Stadium Molson Stadium Olympic Stadium Richardson Memorial Stadium Rogers Centre/Skydome Rosedale Field Taylor Field TD Place Stadium / Frank Clair Stadium / Lansdowne Park Varsity Stadium Winnipeg Stadium / Canad Inns Stadium

Statistics	Champions Most Valuable Players Most Valuable Canadians Broadcasters Halftime performers

1982 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1982 CFL Draft 70th Grey Cup

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