33rd Grey Cup

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33rd Grey Cup
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Toronto Argonauts
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DateDecember 1, 1945
Stadium Varsity Stadium
Location Toronto
Attendance18,660

The 33rd Grey Cup was played on December 1, 1945, before 18,660 fans at Varsity Stadium at Toronto.

The Toronto Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35–0.


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