THE STORY
In the 2009 Grey Cup on November 29, the Saskatchewan Roughriders led the Montreal Alouettes 27–25 with no time remaining. Alouettes kicker Damon Duval missed a 43-yard field goal attempt, but the Roughriders were penalized for having 13 men on the field, granting Duval a second attempt from 33 yards, which he successfully converted, securing a 28–27 victory for Montreal. (cfl.ca)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident is remembered as a significant example of a player mistake in sports history, highlighting the impact of penalties on championship outcomes.