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Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The team is known for the loyalty, enthusiasm and 'Rider pride of its fans, who wear the green and white through good times and bad and make every home game a province-wide celebration.
- Founded:
- Formerly known as: Regina Rugby Club until 1923, Regina Roughriders 1925 to 1949
- Home stadium: Taylor Field, Regina, Saskatchewan
- Uniform colours: Green and white
- Helmet design: Green with white "S" and stalks of wheat
- Westerm championships: 8 -- 1951, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1989, 1997
- Grey Cups: 2 -- 1966, 1989
Franchise history
The team was founded as the Regina Rugby Club. They changed their name to the Regina Roughriders in 1924 and officially to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1950.
Players of note
- Ron Atchison
- Bill Baker
- Al Benecick
- "Gluey" Hugh Campbell
- Ken Charlton
- Bill Clarke
- Eddie "Dynamite" James
- Ron Lancaster
- Ed McQuarters
- George Reed
- Dave Ridgeway
- Martin Ruby
- N. J. "Piffles" Taylor
- Ted Urness
Current stars
- 3 Omar Morgan
- 9 Reggie Hunt
- 24 Jackie Mitchell
- 28 Kenton Keith
- 31 Davin Bush
Not to be forgotten
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Referenced By
1951 in sports | 1966 in Canada | 1966 in sports | 1967 in sports | 1969 in sports | 1972 in sports | 1976 in sports | 1989 in sports | 1997 in sports | Canadian Football League | Cookie Gilchrist | Grey Cup | Mike Vanderjagt | Ottawa Rough Riders | Regina, Saskatchewan | Rough Riders | Taylor Field
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