THE STORY
In the 2021 Grey Cup on December 12, 2021, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defense successfully stopped the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' final drive, securing a 33-25 overtime victory. The Blue Bombers' defense, known as 'The Darkside,' had a dominant performance throughout the season, surrendering an average of 13.4 points per game, the lowest in the CFL. (bluebombers.com)
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WHY IT MATTERS
This victory marked the Blue Bombers' second consecutive Grey Cup win, a first for the franchise since the 1961-62 seasons, and the first back-to-back champions in the CFL since the 2009-10 Montreal Alouettes. (bluebombers.com)