CFL Edmonton Elks

Eskimos playoff streak continues

Published on September 23, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Eskimos remarkable streak of qualifying for the post season has stretched to 32 consecutive seasons - a North American pro sports record.

Edmonton (10-4-0) leads the CFL West Division and have, at this point, clinched a playoff spot as the "cross over team" in the East Division. Edmonton will clinch a playoff spot in the CFL West by (a) winning the next 2 games; (b) Saskatchewan losing it's next two outings; (c) Edmonton winning this week and Saskatchewan losing. Edmonton's incredible run began in 1972 when the Esks finished 10-8 and lost to Saskatchewan in the West Semi-Final. During the 32 years, Edmonton won 8 Grey Cups (1975, 1978-'82, 1987, 1993).

The CFL West Division leading Eskimos are defending the turf at Commonwealth Stadium. The Edmonton Eskimos (10-4-0) take on the BC Lions (8-5-0) Friday, September 26th with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets online at www.esks.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. To order by phone, call Ticketmaster at 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.

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