London Beefeaters
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| Founded | 1975 |
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| Based in | TD Stadium (2001–2019) (1975–1990)
John Paul 2 1990-1995JW Little Memorial Stadium |
| Head coach | Matt Snyder |
| League | Ontario Football Conference |
| Colours | Navy, red, and white |
| Nickname(s) | Beefs |
| Conference titles | 3 (2012, 2019, 2021) |
| Website | www |
The London Beefeaters are a Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) team located in London, Ontario. They play in the Ontario Football Conference (OFC) which is part of the CJFL, and compete annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl.
The team was founded in 1975 and earned their first championship in the OFC defeating the Hamilton Hurricanes 19–16 in 2012. On October 28, 2012, they advanced to the CJFL semi finals against the
On Nov 20, 2021, the Beefeaters, in a stunning comeback, successfully defended their OFC title against the St Clair Fratmen. Two St. Clair miscues turned the tide in the dying minutes as the London Beefeaters rallied for a second-straight title by hitting a rouge as time expired to take the game 15-14.
On December 4, 2021, the Beefeaters made franchise history by hosting and playing in their first Canadian Bowl against the Langley Rams..
Notable players
- 2016 CFL Draft
- Hakeem Johnson selected by the 2019 CFL Draft
- 2016 CFL Draft
- 2014 CFL Draft. He won his first Grey Cup Championship while playing for the Ottawa Redblacks in the 104th Grey Cup Game. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts.
- 2020 CFL Draft
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References
- ^ "Saskatoon Hilltops head to Canadian Bowl", CBC News, October 28, 2012, retrieved October 28, 2012
- ^ Green, Steve (October 28, 2012), "London Beefeaters taking on two-time defending national champions Saskatoon Hilltops in Josten's Cup", The London Free Press, retrieved October 28, 2012
- ^ Biber, Srançois (October 28, 2012), "Hilltops advance to National FinalSaskatoon def. London 51-7 at Gordie Howe Boel", Newstalk 650 CKOM, retrieved October 28, 2012
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