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Professional gridiron football is one of the most popular sports in Canada. Unlike most countries, but paralleling its counterpart, the United States,
Professional football in Canada
Professional_football_in_Canada
Professional leagues of gridiron football in North America
In the United States and Canada, the term professional football (French: football professionnel) includes the professional forms of American and Canadian
Professional gridiron football
Professional_gridiron_football
Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, which compete in the sports of football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, and soccer
Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada
Major_professional_sports_leagues_in_the_United_States_and_Canada
Topics referred to by the same term
Football in Canada may refer to: Canadian football, a version of gridiron football played almost exclusively in Canada Professional football in Canada
Football_in_Canada
Topics referred to by the same term
Professional football may refer to: Professionalism in association football Professional gridiron football National Football League Canadian Football
Professional_football
This article is a list of teams that play in the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada: Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League
Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
Major_professional_sports_teams_in_the_United_States_and_Canada
women's professional sports teams based in the United States and Canada, in addition to teams from other countries that compete in professional leagues
List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
List_of_professional_sports_teams_in_the_United_States_and_Canada
lacrosse. Other major professional games include curling, basketball, baseball, soccer, and football. Great achievements in Canadian sports are recognized
Sports_in_Canada
Canadian team sport
Canadian football or Canadian gridiron, referred to simply as football, is a sport in Canada in which two teams of 12 players compete on a field 110 yards
Canadian_football
Governing body for gridiron football in Canada
Football Canada is the governing body for gridiron football in Canada headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Football Canada focuses primarily its own Canadian
Football_Canada
is the most popular professional sports league in Canada. The Canadian Football League, Canadian Elite Basketball League, Canadian Premier League, and
Professional_sports_in_Canada
registered players in Canada, with 50% of youth participating in the sport. Professional soccer in Canada is played in the Canadian Premier League, the
Soccer_in_Canada
Unpassed 1974 Canadian federal bill
Trudeau in April 1974. Its purpose was to give the Canadian Football League (CFL) a government protected monopoly over professional football in Canada. Although
Bill C-22: Canadian Football Act
Bill_C-22:_Canadian_Football_Act
areas in the United States and Canada categorized by the number of major professional sports teams in their urban areas. The major professional sports
List of American and Canadian cities by number of major professional sports teams
List_of_American_and_Canadian_cities_by_number_of_major_professional_sports_teams
Professional Canadian football league
The Canadian Football League (CFL; French: Ligue canadienne de football [liɡ kanadjɛn də futbol], LCF) is a professional Canadian football league in Canada
Canadian_Football_League
Governing body of soccer in Canada
Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, the federation is a full member of FIFA and governs Canadian soccer at the international, professional, and amateur levels
Canadian_Soccer_Association
Team sports primarily played in North America
States and Canada. American football, which uses 11 players, is the version played in the United States and the best known form of gridiron football worldwide
Gridiron_football
Professional American football league
and Canada and the highest professional level of American football in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August
National_Football_League
football teams in Canada. Can- Am Indoor Football League Defunct Teams North American Indoor Football League (2005) Professional football in Canada The
List of gridiron football teams in Canada
List_of_gridiron_football_teams_in_Canada
Sports in which participants receive payment for their performance
do not usually compete. American football (commonly known as football in the United States) was professionalized in the 1890s as a slow, and initially
Professional_sports
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions Canadian Football League Players' Association (CFLPA) Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Canadian Postmasters
List of trade unions in Canada
List_of_trade_unions_in_Canada
Country in North America
lacrosse. Other major professional games include curling, basketball, baseball, soccer, and football. Great achievements in Canadian sports are recognized
Canada
Research, about 3 in 10 American adults followed women’s professional or college sports. According to another report, 60% of Canadians say perception of
Prominent women's sports leagues in the United States and Canada
Prominent_women's_sports_leagues_in_the_United_States_and_Canada
Topics referred to by the same term
Canadian Football League a government protected monopoly over professional football in Canada Ceasefire, a temporary agreement to stop a war Compact of Free
CFA
College version of American/Canadian gridiron football
second tier of American and Canadian football; ahead of high school competition, but below professional competition. In some parts of the United States
College_football
presence in Canada, where the Canadian Football League is the premier professional league in the separate though related sport of Canadian football. The National
Professional sports leagues in the United States
Professional_sports_leagues_in_the_United_States
Team field sport
American football or American gridiron, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron football, is a team
American_football
become professionals. Rugby football in Canada had its origins in the early 1860s, and over time, a unique code of football known as Canadian football developed
List_of_professional_sports
leagues of American football and Canadian football. Major: National Football League (NFL), 1920– Originally American Professional Football Association (1920–1921)
List of American and Canadian football leagues
List_of_American_and_Canadian_football_leagues
and minor league system instead. A city wishing to get a team in a major professional sports league can wait for the league to expand and award new franchises
Relocation of major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
Relocation_of_major_professional_sports_teams_in_the_United_States_and_Canada
female. Today there are a number of professional women's sport leagues in the United States and Canada. From the 1800s, in Western Europe and some other countries
Women's_professional_sports
considered professional, or semi-professional. As such, some leagues listed here may not be fully professional. United States & Canada Major League
List of professional sports leagues
List_of_professional_sports_leagues
University competition in Canadian football
Grey Cup, the championship trophy of the professional Canadian Football League (CFL) since its founding in the 1950s, was originally contested by teams
U_Sports_football
Canadians of Latin American descent
represented in Canada are Mexican Canadians, Colombian Canadians and Salvadoran Canadians. The Latino population is mostly concentrated in the provinces
Latin_American_Canadians
Association football played by women
Women's association football, more commonly known as women's football or women's soccer, is the team sport of association football played by women. It
Women's_association_football
Men's national football team representing Canada
place in 2024. Regionally, the team won the North American Nations Cup as hosts in 1990. Football was being played in Canada with the Dominion Football Association
Canada men's national soccer team
Canada_men's_national_soccer_team
Overview of sports traditions and activities in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has a long history of sport. It is home to a number teams in North American major professional leagues, as well as clubs
Sports_in_Toronto
American-Canadian football player and professional wrestler (1937–2021)
2021) was an American professional football player and professional wrestler. He was a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a wrestler
Angelo_Mosca
American gridiron football player (born 1967)
former professional football player who was a quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and in Europe's World League of American Football (WLAF)
Tony_Rice_(gridiron_football)
American football player and professional wrestler
former professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his work with WWE performing under the ring name Ricky Ortiz. Young spent time in the
Ricky_Ortiz
American football practiced by women
gridiron football (American or Canadian) played by women. Most leagues play by similar rules to the men's game. Women primarily play on a semi-professional or
Women's_gridiron_football
American football player and wrestler
Anthony Luke (born November 11, 1996) is an American professional wrestler and former professional football player. He is signed with WWE, where he performs
Anthony_Luke
Group of related team sports
football; Gaelic football; gridiron football (specifically American football, arena football, or Canadian football); International rules football; rugby league
Football
province in Canada and has a rich history of professional sports.[not verified in body] Most professional sports teams in the province reside in the major
List of professional sports teams in British Columbia
List_of_professional_sports_teams_in_British_Columbia
US murderer and gridiron-football player (born 1955)
is an American murderer and former professional defensive end in gridiron football. Born in Alaska and raised in California, Rozier was a high-school
Robert_Rozier
American professional wrestler and football player (1969–2023)
Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL), he went into professional wrestling. He was best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation
Droz_(wrestler)
Canadian professional wrestler (1928–2010)
Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and then became a two-time professional wrestling world heavyweight champion. "Canada's
Gene_Kiniski
Variant of American football
Flag football or flag gridiron is a variant of gridiron football (American football or Canadian football depending on location) where, instead of tackling
Flag_football
The following is a list of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers. People may appear on the list multiple times if they were signed
List of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers
List_of_gridiron_football_players_who_became_professional_wrestlers
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2000)
(born July 26, 2000) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Philpot was recruited
Tyson_Philpot
American football history
football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and association football. Both games have their origin in multiple varieties of football played
History_of_American_football
Protective equipment
Typically, by the mid-1980s only placekickers and punters in professional football in Canada and the United States wore the one-bar face mask, a notable
Football_helmet
American gridiron football player (1931–2013)
Robert Golic (June 19, 1931 – June 28, 2013) was an American professional Canadian football player who played for the Montreal Alouettes, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Bob_Golic_(Canadian_football)
Interprovincial Rugby Football Union Herb Trawick of the Alouettes becomes the first black player of professional football in Canada January 10 – Alexis
1946_in_Canada
Canadian football player (1942–2018)
2018) was a Canadian professional football player who played as a defensive back and placekicker for fifteen seasons in the Canadian Football League for
Larry Robinson (Canadian football)
Larry_Robinson_(Canadian_football)
Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis coach and former association football player and coach
is an Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis coach and former association football player and coach. He is the father and coach of professional tennis player Leylah
Jorge Fernandez (tennis coach)
Jorge_Fernandez_(tennis_coach)
in 2019. Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada Deloitte Football Money League Forbes list of the most valuable football clubs
List of professional sports leagues by revenue
List_of_professional_sports_leagues_by_revenue
Professional sports hall of fame in Canton, Ohio, U.S.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, 1963, the Hall of
Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame
American football player (1932–2022)
American professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the NFL
Veryl_Switzer
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1992)
English-Canadian professional football placekicker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at the University
Lewis Ward (Canadian football)
Lewis_Ward_(Canadian_football)
Canadian soccer player (born 2004)
also known as Canadá, is a footballer who plays as a forward for Allsvenskan club IFK Göteborg. Born in Brazil, he represents Canada at youth international
Tiago_Coimbra
250 million players in over 200 countries. Around the world, the sport is played at a professional level by professional footballers, and millions of people
Professionalism in association football
Professionalism_in_association_football
Canadian soccer player (born 2004)
August 5, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the Canada national team. She
Olivia_Smith_(soccer)
Sports history
The history of black players in professional American football extends nearly to the beginnings of professional play. The roots of professionalism may
Black players in professional American football
Black_players_in_professional_American_football
Rugby union and rugby league team sports
league the first football code to turn professional and pay players. Rugby union allowed professional players one hundred years later, in 1995. The world
Rugby_football
Canadian football player, boxer and actor (born 1984)
is a Canadian professional boxer, actor, martial artist and retired professional football defensive end. He spent the entirety of his professional football
Adam_Braidwood
The Women's Professional Football League (WPFL) was the first American football league for women. It was founded in 1965 by talent agent Sid Friedman
Women's Professional Football League (1965–1973)
Women's_Professional_Football_League_(1965–1973)
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2004)
is a Canadian professional football placekicker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Lidster played U Sports football for the
Brady_Lidster
game. Canadian Football League The largest professional Canadian football league, with 9 teams split into two divisions each (West and East). Canadian Junior
Glossary of Canadian football terms
Glossary_of_Canadian_football_terms
heroes in hockey, baseball, football, rugby, and wrestling. The sport of boxing, both amateur and professional, has been practised in Canada since before
History_of_Canadian_sports
Canadian football player (born 1973)
chief executive officer of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and a former professional Canadian football player. Miller played linebacker
Wade Miller (Canadian football)
Wade_Miller_(Canadian_football)
Sports history
roles in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and its precursors since 1946. In many cases black Americans have been able to pursue professional football opportunities
African Americans in the Canadian Football League
African_Americans_in_the_Canadian_Football_League
Gridiron football league, founded 2011
The Western Women's Canadian Football League (WWCFL) is a full-contact women's Canadian football league which began play in the spring of 2011. The league
Western Women's Canadian Football League
Western_Women's_Canadian_Football_League
Canadian professional football player
18, 1995) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions. He played junior football in Vancouver for the
Keith Bennett (Canadian football)
Keith_Bennett_(Canadian_football)
Canadian football player (born 1943)
American-born Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was also a professional wrestler in the early-1970s
Bob_Lueck
Canadian football player (born 1936)
(born July 28, 1936) is a Canadian former professional football player. Jackson spent his entire 12-year professional football career with the Ottawa Rough
Russ_Jackson
American and Canadian football are gridiron codes of football that are very similar; both have their origins partly in rugby football, but some key differences
Comparison of American and Canadian football
Comparison_of_American_and_Canadian_football
Canadian professional soccer team from British Columbia
Vancouver Football Club is a Canadian professional soccer club that competes in the Canadian Premier League, the top tier of the Canadian soccer league
Vancouver_FC
Canada men's national football team represent Canada in Senior Men's international gridiron football competitions. It is managed by the Team Canada National
Canada men's national football team
Canada_men's_national_football_team
Most popular sport in the United States
football field. Some American players compete in the Canadian Football League in Canada, which operates professionally on a somewhat older rule system with a
American football in the United States
American_football_in_the_United_States
Organization for professional footballers
Federation of Professional Footballers), generally referred to as FIFPRO, is the worldwide representative organisation for 70,000 professional footballers. FIFPRO
FIFPRO
American professional wrestler, football player (1952-1993)
a linebacker at Alcorn State University before playing professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Ottawa Rough Riders
Larry_Cameron
is a list of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics for quarterbacks that have played outdoor professional football in North America. Below
List of gridiron football quarterbacks passing statistics
List_of_gridiron_football_quarterbacks_passing_statistics
American gridiron football player (1973–2016)
2016) was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Armstrong
Antonio_Armstrong
American football player (born 1959)
February 2, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Washington
Dexter_Manley
have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". The charter class of seventeen was selected in 1963. Enshrinees are selected by a 48-person
List of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
Sport in Canada
CFL's success as the dominant football code in the country. Rugby Canada is the administrative body for rugby union in Canada. Each province also has its
Rugby_union_in_Canada
American women's tackle football league
The Extreme Football League (X League) is a women's semi-professional indoor American football league operating in the United States. The league was originally
X_League_(women's_football)
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2002)
a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Gauthier played U Sports football for
Louis-Philippe Gauthier (Canadian football)
Louis-Philippe_Gauthier_(Canadian_football)
Football league
Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League was a soccer league in Canada. The league operated for six seasons from 1961 to 1966 across four cities in two Canadian
Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League
Eastern_Canada_Professional_Soccer_League
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2000)
(born July 26, 2000) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). After being recruited
Jalen_Philpot
Canadian football player (1952–2021)
was a Canadian-American film producer, singer-songwriter, recording artist and professional Canadian football player, having played in the Canadian Football
Doug Falconer (Canadian football)
Doug_Falconer_(Canadian_football)
Structure of the soccer league system in Canada
in the top division. Leagues in the Canadian system are classified as either professional, pro-am, or amateur. The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) is
Canadian_soccer_league_system
Town in Alberta, Canada
Hanna is a town in Central Alberta, Canada, approximately 57 km (35 mi) northeast of the town of Drumheller. It is surrounded by Special Area No. 2 and
Hanna,_Alberta
well as professional and amateur leagues in the country. The Northern Super League is the top level of professional women's soccer in Canada. Women's
Women's_soccer_in_Canada
Name list
Australian professional footballer Jonathan Asselin (born 1958), Canadian equestrian Jonathan Augustinsson (born 1996), Swedish footballer Jonathan Bailey
Jonathan_(name)
Canadian professional and amateur wrestler, promoter, and trainer (1915–2003)
Stewart Edward Hart CM (May 3, 1915 – October 16, 2003) was a Canadian amateur and professional wrestler, wrestling booker, promoter, and coach. He is best
Stu_Hart
Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada
List of labor unions in the United States
List_of_labor_unions_in_the_United_States
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1997)
Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Archibald played U Sports football
Joshua Archibald (Canadian football)
Joshua_Archibald_(Canadian_football)
American gridiron football player (1917–1975)
Cup-champion professional Canadian football player. Anderson graduated from Ohio State and turned pro in 1945 and 1946 with the Hollywood Bears in the Pacific
Chuck Anderson (Canadian football)
Chuck_Anderson_(Canadian_football)
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