Tag: 1910s in Canadian Football

  • Facts About the Final | 1910 Grey Cup

    Here’s an interesting snippet of some facts about the 1910 Grey Cup final held in Hamilton, including the team rosters for the Hamilton Tigers and the University of Toronto.

    1910 Grey Cup summary in the Hamilton Spectator
    Source: The Hamilton Spectator, November 25, 1910, page 12

  • Tigers and Rooters Ready For Action

    Hamilton Tigers 1910 Grey Cup coverage in the Hamilton Spectator
    Source: The Hamilton Spectator, November 25, 1910, page 12

    The above article appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on the eve of the 2nd Grey Cup. The Hamilton Tigers were preparing to host the University of Toronto at the A.A.A. Grounds in Hamilton.

    Note the new cheer being introduced:
    O-S-K-E-W-A-W-A
    W-H-I-S-K-E-We-We
    H-O-L-Y M-A-K-I-N-A-W
    T-I-G-E-R-S E-A-T E-M R-A-W
    W-O-W!

    A variation of the Oskee Wee Wee cheer is still performed at Hamilton Tiger-Cat games today.