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Grey Cup reflections and the legend of Cactus Jack
A veteran writer recalls a dramatic Grey Cup near miss, iconic figures, and decades of memories. He honors Cactus Jack Wells as a humane, beloved Grey Cup regular while praising his spirit and humor, noting Hall of Fame recognition and a lifetime of football camaraderie.
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Ottawa Rough Riders
Bombers
Hamilton
Montreal
Edmonton
Hunsinger
Jackie Parker
Tiger-Cats
Winnipeg
K. Ploen
Argos
Calgary
Tom Clements
Tony Gabriel
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Dave Cutler
Dieter Brock
John Hampson Wells
Cactus
Hemisphere
Jack Wells
Olympic Stadium
Pierre
Smith Or Jones
Wellsy
The
Humane Society
Cactus Jack
Rochester
Wells
Canada
Dave Dryburgh
Regina
Vern Vegeer
Tony Allan
Hall of Fame