London Beefeaters

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London Beefeaters
London Beefeaters Logo.png
Founded1975
Based in London, Ontario, Canada
Home field CityWide Sports Park (2020-Present)
TD Stadium (2001–2019)
JW Little Memorial Stadium (1975–1990) John Paul 2 1990-1995
Head coachMatt Snyder
League Canadian Junior Football League
Division Ontario Football Conference
ColoursNavy, red, and white
   
Nickname(s)Beefs
Conference titles3 (2012, 2019, 2021)
Website www.londonbeefeaters.org

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.

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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 Saskatoon Hilltops at Gordie Howe Bowl in Saskatoon where they were defeated 51–7. On October 27, 2019, the Beefeaters earned their second OFC title defeating the Windsor Fratmen 28-20 at Alumni Field.

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

2021 OFC Champions defeating St Clair Fratmen 15-14 2021 OFC CHAMPIONS.png
2021 OFC Champions defeating St Clair Fratmen 15-14
Beefeater 23 Kyle Woldenberg-Puyda meeting Hilltops 76 Brett Pisio at the CJFL semi final 23KyleWoldenberg-Puyda76BrettPisio.JPG
Beefeater 23 Kyle Woldenberg-Puyda meeting Hilltops 76 Brett Pisio at the CJFL semi final
Beefeaters 32 Joel Clubine ball carrier 32JoelClubineBeefeaters.jpg
Beefeaters 32 Joel Clubine ball carrier

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References

  1. "Saskatoon Hilltops head to Canadian Bowl", CBC News, October 28, 2012, retrieved October 28, 2012
  2. 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
  3. 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