In pictures: Unlucky seven Images from past Bombers-Argos Grey Cup games By: Winnipeg Free Press Posted: Last Modified:

They are two CFL heavyweights: the Toronto Argonauts, who have won the most Grey Cups in league history with 18, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who have chalked up the most Grey Cup appearances with 28.

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They are two CFL heavyweights: the Toronto Argonauts, who have won the most Grey Cups in league history with 18, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who have chalked up the most Grey Cup appearances with 28.

Big Blue versus Double Blue.

Yet when the two teams have met in the final — seven times in the league’s 111-year history — only one has come out on top. Sorry, Winnipeg, when it comes to the gridiron, it turns out Toronto is the centre of the universe.

The Bombers have a chance to break the goose egg Sunday night when the two teams square off once again. Will the Bombers, winners in nine of their last 10 games, win their third title in five years, or will the Argos emerge victorious yet again?

We look back at images from the seven previous Grey Cup clashes between the clubs.

A cartoon from the 1937 Grey Cup, played Dec. 11 at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. Final score: Toronto 4, Winnipeg 3.
A cartoon from the 1937 Grey Cup, played Dec. 11 at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. Final score: Toronto 4, Winnipeg 3.

A cartoon from the 1938 Grey Cup, played Dec. 10 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto. Final score: Toronto 30, Winnipeg 7.
A cartoon from the 1938 Grey Cup, played Dec. 10 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto. Final score: Toronto 30, Winnipeg 7.

A scene from the 1945 Grey Cup played at Varsity Stadium on Dec. 1. Final score: Toronto 35, Winnipeg 0.
A scene from the 1945 Grey Cup played at Varsity Stadium on Dec. 1. Final score: Toronto 35, Winnipeg 0.

1946: No image available.  Game was played at Varsity Stadium on Nov. 30. Final score: Toronto 28, Winnipeg 6.

A scene from the 1947 Grey Cup, played Nov. 29 at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. Final score: Toronto 10, Winnipeg 9.
A scene from the 1947 Grey Cup, played Nov. 29 at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. Final score: Toronto 10, Winnipeg 9.

Action from the 1950 Grey Cup game, also known as the
Action from the 1950 Grey Cup game, also known as the "Mud Bowl," played Nov. 25 in Varsity Stadium. Final score: Toronto 13, Winnipeg 0. (Toronto Star / The Canadian Press files)

Toronto Argonauts running back Andrew Harris (33) hurdles over Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Brandon Alexander as defensive tackle Casey Sayles (90) looks on during the 2022 Grey Cup, played Nov. 20 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Final score: Toronto 24, Winnipeg 23. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press files)
Toronto Argonauts running back Andrew Harris (33) hurdles over Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Brandon Alexander as defensive tackle Casey Sayles (90) looks on during the 2022 Grey Cup, played Nov. 20 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Final score: Toronto 24, Winnipeg 23. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press files)

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