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CFL Adds More American Teams

After the Sacramento Gold Miners joined the Canadian Football League in 1993 and despite some scepticism and opposition, the league sought to grow its footprint in the United States with additional teams in 1994 and 1995. Here is a look back at some of the CFL’s other American-based teams. Las Vegas Posse Article in the Sacramento Bee about the unveiling of the Gold Miners' new rival - the Las Vegas Posse. The CFL’s second U.S. team was the Las Vegas Posse. Owner Nick Mileti, who had a […]

https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/02/04/cfl-adds-more-american-teams/

Canadian Football History Sep 17, 2025

Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout

Labour Day weekend is arguably the biggest deal in the Canadian Football League outside the Grey Cup. The end-of-summer holiday features games between the CFL’s fiercest rivalries. Saskatchewan versus Winnipeg. Calgary versus Edmonton. Hamilton versus Toronto. Now back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse. How’s that for an anomaly? On Saturday, September 3, 1994, the Rough Riders were looking to snap […]

https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/ottawa-downs-las-vegas-54-50-in-1994-labour-day-weekend-shootout/

CFL USA Cards May 24, 2025

After the Posse’s lone U.S. season, the Argos drafted Kelly, who later played for the @bclions.com & Bombers. He snagged 18 INTs for 233 yards. Down south, he spent 2 seasons with the NFL’s Seahawks. Maurice Kelly - #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #90 #CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football

CFL USA Cards Mar 3, 2025

James logged 10 tackles for the Posse in 1994. At Tulsa he made 200 tackles, 7 pass interceptions, & 18 pass knockdowns. Did you know he enjoys fishing, reading, & visiting art museums? James Blake #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #95 #CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football

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Bluesky Social

CFL USA Cards Jan 6, 2025

Before joining the Posse, Darrell was with the Blue Bombers, Ti-Cats, & Elks (as Eskimos), appearing in 3 #GreyCup games.

Recovered blocked punt for TD on his birthday in '92.

Darrell Corbin #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #89

#CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football

CFL USA Cards Jan 11, 2024

After the Posse folded during their ill-fated single season in the @[email protected]'s American expansion, the @TorontoArgos picked up Kelly in the dispersal draft - and he later spent time with the @BCLions and @Wpg_BlueBombers. Intercepted 18 passes for 233 yards during career. Down south, played 2 seasons with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

Maurice Kelly - #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #90

#CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football @[email protected]

CFL USA Cards Sep 4, 2023

Pretty much how the Ti-Cats are feeling right now.

#CFL #CFLUSA #LabourDayClassic #LasVegasPosse #CFLOM

CFL USA Cards Jul 6, 2023

Before playing for an American team, Darrell was with #WinnipegBlueBombers, #HamiltonTigerCats, & #EdmontonEskimos, appearing in three #GreyCup games in '89, '92 and '93. Highlights include recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown on his birthday in Winnipeg '92. His brother Tyrone Corbin played in the #NBA and is now a coaching assistant.

Darrell Corbin #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #89

#CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football

CFL USA Cards Jun 10, 2023

#WinnipegBlueBombers outplaying their opponents pretty successfully tonight.

#CFL #CFLUSA #LasVegasPosse

CFL USA Cards Mar 29, 2023

James logged 10 tackles for the Posse in 1994. At Tulsa he made 200 tackles, 7 pass interceptions, & 18 pass knockdowns. Did you know he enjoys fishing, reading, & visiting art museums?

James Blake #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #95

#CFLUSACards #TradingCards #Football