Robert Finch

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From Haldimand County via Hamilton | Here for fun & good conversation. I like to talk about the monarchy, Canadian football, genealogy, old school wrestling, history & geography, the Titanic, old time radio shows, nostalgia, and more.
Homepagehttps://robertfinch.ca/
My Canadian Football History Bloghttps://canadianfootballhistory.ca/
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Robert Finch1d ago
Canadian Football History1d ago

Tigers Quit the Big Four

In the Spring of 1948, the Hamilton Tigers shocked the Canadian football world when they announced their withdrawal from the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. A founding member of the league also known as the Big Four, the Tigers traced their roots back to 1869. They were undoubtedly the face of Hamilton football. Hamilton Spectator article about the Tigers' leaving the IRFU (22 March 1948). Like other teams in the IRFU, the Tigers temporarily disbanded during the Second World War. […]

https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/04/01/tigers-quit-the-big-four/

Robert FinchMar 26

RE: https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/03/26/the-cfls-early-websites/

A look back at the early days of the CFL on the World Wide Web...
The CFL's website in 1995/96 is kind of what got me excited about the Internet.
#cfl #oldinternet #nostalgia #internetarchive

Robert FinchMar 23
Are there any #genealogy folks on here?
Would love to connect with others researching their family history. Here is my online tree:
https://genealogy.robertfinch.ca/
Robert Finch's Genealogy Pages

Robert Finch's Genealogy Pages

Robert FinchMar 11
It doesn't matter how old I get. I still get excited seeing the first robin of the year. This guy follows my wife around the farm.
Robert FinchMar 5

RE: https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2026/03/05/cfl-ends-u-s-expansion-retreats-back-to-canada/

Here's my article on the CFL's decision to fold its American teams thirty years ago. #cfl

Robert FinchFeb 13

Happy Friday! Here's a photo of two cheerleading legends in football: Paul Weiler (RIP) aka Pigskin Pete and Len “The Big Wheel” Burrier.

The Pigskin Pete character is the main cheerleader for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, leading fans in the famous Oskee Wee Wee. The Big Wheel led Baltimore fans in the C-O-L-T-S cheer at NFL and CFL games. Photo was sent to me by Doug Phillips, a fan of the Baltimore CFL Colts/Stallions.

#cfl

Robert FinchFeb 6

It's Super Bowl weekend. Here's a piece I did last year comparing the Super Bowl and the Grey Cup.

I think our Grey Cup  stacks up pretty nicely. #cfl

https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/02/04/the-grey-cup-vs-the-super-bowl/

Robert FinchFeb 6

It's Super Bowl week. I did this piece last year comparing the Super Bowl to the Grey Cup.

I think our Grey Cup stacks up quite nicely. #cfl

  

https://canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/02/04/the-grey-cup-vs-the-super-bowl/

The Grey Cup vs. The Super Bowl - Canadian Football History

It’s Super Bowl week down in America. The National Football League, arguably one of the most successful sports leagues in the world, will crown their champion. So, how does the NFL’s Super Bowl stack up against Canada’s Grey Cup? Both championships are steeped in history. Let’s take a closer look at how the two big […]

Canadian Football History
Robert FinchFeb 4

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

Some of these teams were absolutely dreadful. Others were pretty good. There were some loyal fans in Baltimore, Sacramento, and Shreveport.

Robert FinchFeb 2
#introduction post. My name is Bob. I'm 48 (mind feels younger but body sure doesn't!) and live on a farm in Haldimand County, Ontario with my wife and daughter. Lots of interests such as genealogy, old school wrestling, history & geography, the Titanic, and old time radio shows. Long time Ti-Cat fan. Big time Monarchist. And proud Canadian!