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Encyclopedia > Varsity Blues
For other uses, see Varsity Blues (disambiguation).

The Varsity Blues are the sports teams at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Varsity Blues is also a 1999 movie. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked...


The group of teams is 130 years old, and have won many awards.

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Football

Of all the Varsity Blues teams, the Varsity Blues Football team has had the greatest success over the past 130 years. The football team won the first Grey Cup game ever held in 1909, going on to win the cup again in 1910, 1911, and 1920. The team won the Vanier Cup in 1965, and again in 1993 as Canadian National football champions. The team has a record 25 Yates Cup championship wins as Champions of the Ontario league (OUA) of the CIS. Then Prime Minister Joe Clark presents the 1979 Grey Cup to victorious Edmonton Eskimos Danny Kepley and Tom Wilkinson. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... The Vanier Cup (French: Coupe Vanier) is the championship trophy of Canadian Interuniversity Sport mens football. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... The Yates Cup is a Canadian sports trophy, presented annually to the winner of the Ontario University Athletics football conference of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport federation. ... CIS Logo Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) is the national governing body of university sport in Canada. ...


Hard times have fallen on the University of Toronto football team in recent years. The football program has not won a game since the 2001 season, and since the turn of the new century, the football team has a 2-46 record. Games played at Varsity Centre. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Varsity Stadium was a collegiate stadium, primarily used for Canadian football, but occasionally playing host to soccer and other events, that was situated on the grounds of the University of Toronto on Bloor Street West, at its intersection with Devonshire, opposite St. ...


Men's Hockey

The Men's Hockey team also has a lengthy history. It has been coached by a number of notable people including Conn Smythe, Ace Bailey, Lester B. "Mike" Pearson (later Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Prime Minister of Canada), Tom Watt, and Mike Keenan. Games are played at Varsity Arena. Constantine Falkland Kerry Smythe (b. ... Irvine Ace Bailey (born on July 3, 1903 in Bracebridge, Ontario - April 1, 1992) was a star ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1926-1933. ... The Right Honourable Lester Bowles Mike Pearson, PC, CC, OM, MA (April 23, 1897 – December 27, 1972) was the fourteenth Prime Minister of Canada from April 22, 1963, to April 20, 1968, and also a 1957 Nobel Laureate. ... Lester B. Pearson after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize Image:Nobel-medal. ... Regions Political culture Foreign relations Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The Prime Minister of Canada (French: Premier ministre du Canada), is the Minister of the Crown who is head of the Government of Canada. ... Tom Watt (born in Toronto, Ontario) joined the Florida Panthers on August 16, 2005, as Pro Scout. ... Michael Edward Keenan (born October 21, 1949 in Bowmanville, Ontario) is the former General Manager of the Florida Panthers. ... Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. ...


OHA years

The Varsity Blues team formerly played in the Ontario Hockey Association in the 1930s, but withdrew from the junior loop during the 1939-40 season. Former NHLers Hugh Plaxton, Dave Trottier and Dunc Munro all played for the Varsity Blues. OHL All-Star Game 2006 Opening Face Off. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Dave Trottier ( born 1906 -- died November 13, 1956) was a Canadian hockey player who starred in the 1928 Olympic games and played in the National Hockey League. ... Duncan Brown Dunc Munro (Born January 19th 1901 Moray, Scotland - Died January 4, 1958) was a Canadian olympic hockey player who played with and coached the Montreal Maroons. ...

Yearly results
Results prior to 1937-38 are currently unavailable.
Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Pct % Goals
For		 Goals
Against		 Standing
1937-38 11 2 9 0 4 0.182 27 47 6th OHA
1938-39 14 1 10 3 5 0.179 27 63 4th Group 1
1939-40 17 1 16 0 2 0.059 39 108 6th OHA

Senior "A" Years

The Varsity Blues Grads also had an extremely successful OHA Senior "A" team in the 1920s and 1930s. The team won the 1921, 1927, 1929, and 1930 OHA Championship, the 1921 and 1927 Allan Cups as National Senior Champions, and represented Canada at the 1928 Winter Olympic Games where they won the gold medal after going undefeated in the medal round robin. The olympic champions were led by Joseph Albert Sullivan. The Allan Cup is the trophy awarded to the national senior (21 and over) amateur men’s hockey champions of Canada. ... (Redirected from 1928 Winter Olympic Games) The II Olympic Winter Games were held in 1928 in Sankt-Moritz, Switzerland. ... Joseph Albert Sullivan (1902-01-08 – 1988-09-30) was a Canadian Olympic ice hockey player, physician, surgeon, and politician. ...


Rowing

The University of Toronto Rowing Club represents the Varsity Blues at local and international regattas. The UTRC was founded on February 10, 1897, and throughout the years has had many successes including Royal Canadian Henley Regatta victories, OUA titles, and a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. The University of Toronto Rowing Club (UTRC) was founded on February 10, 1897 and represents the Varsity Blues at local and international regattas. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Finish line at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta Medal ceremony The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta started in 1880 as the first championship for the newly formed Canadian Amateur Rowing Association. ... Ontario University Athletics is the governing body of Ontario universities who compete in the a variety of varsity sports. ... The Games of the VIII Olympiad were held in 1924 in Paris, France. ...


External links

  • Varsity Blues Website
  • Football Team Website
  • Men's Hockey History
  • Rowing Team Website
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Baseball MLB: Toronto Blue Jays, IBL: Oshawa Dodgers · Toronto Maple Leafs
Basketball NBA: Toronto Raptors
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Hockey NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs, AHL: Toronto Marlies, OHL: Brampton Battalion · Mississauga St. Michael's Majors · Oshawa Generals, OPJHL: Ajax Attack · Aurora Tigers · Bowmanville Eagles · Bramalea Blues · Brampton Capitals · Burlington Cougars · Durham Fury · Georgetown Raiders · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Crushers · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Streetsville Derbys · Toronto Dixie Beehives · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Vaughan Vipers · Villanova Knights, GMJHL: Bradford Rattlers · King Wild · Richmond Hill Rams · Toronto Canada Moose, NWHL: Brampton Thunder · Etobicoke Dolphins · Mississauga Aeros · Oakville Ice
Soccer MLS: Toronto FC, CSL: Canadian Lions · North York Astros · Serbian White Eagles · Toronto Croatia · Toronto Supra Portuguese USL W-League: Toronto Inferno, USL Premier Development League: Toronto Lynx
Lacrosse NLL: Toronto Rock, MSL: Brampton Excelsiors, OLA Jr. A: Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A · Burlington Chiefs · Orangeville Northmen · Toronto Beaches · Whitby Warriors, OLA Jr. B: Clarington Green Gaels · Halton Hills Bulldogs · Markham Ironheads · Mimico Mountaineers · Mississauga Tomahawks · Oakville Buzz · Scarborough Saints · Orangeville Northmen Jr. B
Rugby RCSL: Toronto Xtreme
University athletics Ontario Tech Ridgebacks · Ryerson Rams · Varsity Blues · York Lions
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college athletics		 Seneca Sting · Humber Hawks · George Brown Huskies · Durham Lords · Centennial Colts
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Brantford Alexanders • Barrie Flyers • Brantford Lions • Galt Black Hawks • Galt Canadians • Galt Red Wings • Galt Rockets • Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters • Guelph Indians • Guelph Royals • Hamilton Fincups • Hamilton Lloyds • Hamilton Majors • Hamilton Red Wings • Hamilton Szabos • Hamilton Tiger Cubs • Hamilton Whizzers • Kitchener Canucks • Kitchener Greenshirts
Metro Junior A League teams (1961-1963) Brampton 7Ups • Oshawa Generals‡ • Toronto Knob Hill Farms • Toronto Marlboros‡ • Toronto Neil McNeil Maroons • Toronto St. Michael's Majors‡ • Unionville Seaforths • Whitby Dunlops • Whitby Mohawks
CHL • Memorial Cup • WHL • QMJHL • OHL • J. Ross Robertson Cup
OHA/OMJHL History • OHA Standings • OMJHL Standings
† Formerly defunct franchise, currently active; ‡ Franchise transferred into OHA.

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Varsity Stadium (1329 words)
Varsity finally got its much needed renovation in 1950, with the west grandstand replaced, and the east grandstand expanded to its modern configuration, bringing capacity in the grandstands to 21,739, and a maximum capacity approaching 27,000 with the use of collapsible bleachers.
If Varsity is a gem of a football stadium, it is equal to that as a soccer stadium, and offers superb sightlines for both sports, as well as an intimacy that is rare in modern stadia.
Varsity continues to be a useful stadium, being used for OUAA football, high school running events by the University of Toronto Schools, a few international soccer games, and summer athletic programmes.
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