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70th Grey Cup

70th Grey Cup
Edmonton Eskimos Toronto Argonauts
(11–5) (9–6–1)
32 16
Head coach: 
Head coach: 
1 2 3 4 Total
Edmonton Eskimos 3 17 6 6 32
Toronto Argonauts 7 7 0 2 16
Date November 28, 1982
Stadium Exhibition Stadium
Location Toronto
Most Valuable Player Warren Moon
Most Valuable Canadian Dave Fennell
Broadcasters
Network 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.

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 touchdown 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 touchdown pass to Brian Kelly and a Neil Lumsden touchdown 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.

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


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