Canada may have given the U.S. Hockey, but for now, all we have reaped is 95 years of a great sport, and soon to be two completely locked out seasons. Conversely, the United States introduced American Football to the Canadians, and 54 years ago the Canadian Football League was founded. While the CFL hasn't become the dominant football league in North America, it remains popular in the great white north. Given that Canada sports zero NFL teams, as opposed to the other 3 major sports in which at least Toronto is represented, Canadians vigorously support the CFL. In order to properly deliver the backhanded slap to the face of the U.S., the CFL is introducing a new team, which, according to Chris Creamer, has a chance at being named after the Canadian band Rush. Rush will enter the Rock n' Roll hall of fame, another American institution this year, making the name of the new CFL team in Ottawa ever more a fascinating choice. While this isn't official, it is fun to speculate. On the other hand, the NBA just allowed one of it's teams to change its name from the Hornets to the Pelicans, so who are we to judge.
Authentic Store Buzz: Pro League Authentics has just come out with a new exclusive line of apparel. The Legends Line- Wilt Chamberlain. A fan of Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, or maybe you just know him as Mr. 100. Wilt Chamberlain was a basketball legend, considered by many to be the most athletic and talented player to ever strut onto the NBA hardwood. The big man, who wore number 13 and was famous for wearing the sweatband on his head, once dropped 100 points in Hershey, PA. PLA has the exclusive line of shirts of the Wilt Chamberlain line.
As the NFL season continues, PLA continues to provide a great selection of authentic NIKE NFL jerseys including the newest one, a home blue Andrew Luck jersey. In fact, PLA is now offering 50% off on any NIKE NFL jerseys. All are authentic. Check our selection out on our website, call up the store to inquire, or keep track of our Facebook Page and Twitter feed for daily updates.
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Authentically Speaking Trivia Time: The Washington Capitols retired a jersey color. What was it? Answer to come tomorrow.
Thursday's answer: First it was Orbit, then Junction Jack, and after a campaign to bring back Orbit, Orbit now rules again.
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