Grey Cup Security Recalled During 1969 CFL Crisis
CFL columnist Graham Kelly reviews security measures for the 1969 Grey Cup in Montreal amid the FLQ crisis, reflecting on how political tensions shaped game-day safety and crowd control.
20 Nov 2001
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 2001
Page
1
CFL columnist Graham Kelly reviews security measures for the 1969 Grey Cup in Montreal amid the FLQ crisis, reflecting on how political tensions shaped game-day safety and crowd control.
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