"It is hard to believe that even the greatest March Madness teams could ever compile a winning record superior to that of the Edmonton Grads.

The Grads took part in more than 400 games between 1915 and 1940 and lost only 20, giving them a win ratio in excess of 95%"

The Guardian: Were the all-conquering Edmonton Grads the most dominant team of all time?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/24/were-the-all-conquering-edmonton-grads-the-most-dominant-team-of-all-time

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Were the all-conquering Edmonton Grads the most dominant team of all time?

The Canadians were described by basketball’s inventor as his sport’s finest team. And they competed at a time when female athletes were often dismissed

The Guardian

Pickleball facility expands as interest in sport soars

As interest in pickleball continues to grow in the region, a St. Albert-based facility is opening a second location in Edmonton.

https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/08/01/pickleball-facility-expands-as-interest-in-sport-soars

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Pickleball facility expands as interest in sport soars

As interest in pickleball continues to grow in the region, a St. Albert-based facility is opening a second location in Edmonton.

Taproot Edmonton
July 25, 1946 and Injuries Plague City Ball Teams at Vintage Edmonton:
http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2023/07/june-26-1946.html
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June 26, 1946

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June 9, 1955 and it's Opening Night At Renfrew Park at Vintage Edmonton:
http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2023/06/june-9-1955.html
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June 9, 1955

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And so it begins (both boys will be playing outdoor soccer this spring). It’s been a quiet month without speed skating or basketball, and I’m looking forward to being busy with sports again.

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March 30, 1953 and the Baseball Outlook Darkens at Vintage Edmonton:
http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2023/03/march-30-1953.html
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March 30, 1953

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