British Columbia Lions

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The BC Lions are a Canadian Football League (CFL) team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Lions have played every season in the CFL since 1954, winning the league's Grey Cup championship five times, with their most recent championship occurring in 2006. The Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954 to 1982.

Franchise history

Current squad

Players and builders of note

Team facts

Name: The team is named for The Lions, a pair of mountain peaks overlooking the city.

Helmet design: White background, with a black "BC" and a profile of a mountain lion's head (orange)

Uniform colours: Orange, Black and White.

Stadiums: Empire Stadium (1954–1982), BC Place Stadium (1983–present)

Western regular season championships: 11—1963, 1964, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.

Grey Cup finals appearances: 9—1963, 1964 , 1983, 1985, 1988, 1994, 2000, 2004, 2006.

'''Grey Cup wins: 5—1964, 1985, 1994, 2000, 2006

2007 Regular Season Record: 14 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie.

Fight song: "Roar You Lions Roar" composed by Dal Richards and his Orchestra

See also

• B.C. Lions all time records and statistics
• Canadian Football Hall of Fame
• Canadian football
• Comparison of Canadian and American football
• List of CFL seasons

References

External links

• BC Lions Official Site
• BCLionsDen.ca - Lions Fans Feast Here
• Lionbackers—The BC Lions Fan Den
• CFL Historical B.C.Lions
• TEAM 1040 BC Lions Broadcaster
• BC Lions Official Merchandise

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