The 71st Grey Cup was the championship game of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the 1983 season. It was contested on November 27, 1983, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Teams
- Toronto Argonauts (East Division champions)
- BC Lions (West Division champions)
Result
Toronto Argonauts 18, BC Lions 17
Key details
- The Argonauts secured their first Grey Cup victory since 1952.
- The game was decided by a last‑minute field goal; kicker Hank Ilesic made a 17‑yard field goal with eight seconds remaining to give Toronto the lead.
- Attendance was reported at 59,096 spectators, the first Grey Cup played at the newly opened BC Place.
- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award was given to Argonauts quarterback Condredge Holloway.
Historical significance
The 71st Grey Cup marked the inaugural use of BC Place for the CFL’s championship and ended a 31‑year championship drought for the Toronto Argonauts, one of the league’s oldest franchises.
References
- Canadian Football League official records.
- Contemporary newspaper accounts (e.g., The Globe and Mail, November 28, 1983).
