Johnny Parker

The 44th Grey Cup, held on November 24, 1956, featured the Edmonton Eskimos defeating the Montreal Alouettes 50-27 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto. This championship game marked Edmonton's third consecutive Grey Cup victory, with notable performances from players like Jackie Parker, who rushed for a record 169 yards, and sophomore quarterback Don Getty. The match set a single Grey Cup game record for combined rushing yards at 647, and it introduced the new six-point touchdown rule. Edmonton's success in this era solidified their rivalry with Montreal, which continued in future Grey Cup contests.

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