[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 191 (Monday, December 4, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION BALTIMORE STALLIONS

  Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, my hometown of Baltimore has always been 
a great sports city. We have a tradition of excellence in baseball with 
the Orioles, and last summer we celebrated the magical endurance streak 
of Cal Ripken, Jr.
  I am proud to say that a new chapter in our tradition of sports 
excellence was written on November 19, 1995. The Baltimore Stallions 
defeated the Calgary Stampeders for the Canadian Football League's 
championship, the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the ultimate achievement in 
the CFL, and it will now reside in the United States for the first time 
in the 106-year history of the league.
  To win the Grey Cup, a team must combine tremendous athletic ability 
with leadership, and come together as a team. Last year the Stallions 
gave the fans their best effort, but came up short for the CFL 
championship. This year was going to be different. The Stallions came 
back with renewed intensity and desire. Their goal was to bring the 
Grey Cup to Baltimore, and they worked until their dream became a 
reality.
  The Stallions' victory gives Baltimore three championships in three 
professional football leagues. The Stallions join the National Football 
League's Colts and the U.S. Football League's Stars as Baltimore 
champions.
  I want to extend my congratulations to the owner of the Stallions, 
Jim Speros, and his dedicated players and coaches. They truly deserve 
this championship, and they have made Baltimore proud.

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