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The Crash

Throughout the 1950s, 70s and early 80s, the CFL regularly played an East vs. West All-Star Game. In 1956, Vancouver’s Empire Field hosted the annual game, which was followed by arguably the greatest tragedy in CFL history. A flight carrying five All-Star players crashed in the Canadian Rockies, killing everyone onboard. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the CFL and ripped the heart out of the league. For Calgary Stampeders Edwin Harrison’s family, the impact of the crash is still felt to this day. Harrison’s grandfather Calvin Jones was on his way to becoming one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever play football when he tragically died in the crash. Now, more than 50 years later, Harrison embarks on an emotional journey – from Calgary, to Texas, to Ohio, and finally to the crash site – to piece together a family both connected and torn apart by football.

English
  • Originally Aired November 2, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Created November 2, 2012 by
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