VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Hamilton star Brandon Banks’ 90-yard punt return for an apparent go-ahead touchdown with 35 seconds left was wiped out by an illegal block, and the Calgary Stampeders held off the Tiger-Cats 20-16 on Sunday night in the Grey Cup.
Calgary won its seventh Canadian Football League title and first since 2008. The historic trophy appeared to suffer some damage as the Stampeders celebrated on the field, with the top portion coming loose from the base.
Bo Levi Mitchell was 25 for 34 for 334 yards for Calgary, backup Drew Tate had two 1-yard touchdown runs and Rene Parades made two field goals.
Mitchell was selected the game’s outstanding player. The former Eastern Washington quarterback completed 10 straight passes to tie the third-longest streak in Grey Cup history.
Hamilton’s Zach Collaros threw for 282 yards and a touchdown, a 45-yarder to Banks late in the first half.
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