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The Calgary Stampeders, celebrating their 80th season, kicked off festivities with several alumni before going on to defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-26 in their home opener.
Doug Flutie, Mark McLoughlin, Marcus Crandell, Nik Lewis, Jeremaine Copeland and Alex Singleton, all Grey Cup champions with the Stamps, were on hand for the celebrations, from signing autographs before the game to being honoured during breaks between plays.
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Alex Singleton, Nik Lewis and Doug Flutie
(L-R): Calgary Stampeders alumni Alex Singleton, Nik Lewis and Doug Flutie sign autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Marcus Crandell
Calgary Stampeders alum Marcus Crandell signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Marcus Crandell, Mark McLoughlin and Nik Lewis
Calgary Stampeders alumni Marcus Crandell, Mark McLoughlin and Nik Lewis sign autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Alex Singleton
Calgary Stampeders alum Alex Singleton signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Alex singleton
Calgary Stampeders alum Alex Singleton signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Mark McLoughlin
Calgary Stampeders alum Mark McLoughlin signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Marcus Crandell, Mark McLoughlin, Nik Lewis, Jeremaine Copeland
Calgary Stampeders alumni Marcus Crandell, Mark McLoughlin, Nik Lewis and Jeremaine Copeland sign autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Doug flutie
Calgary Stampeders alum Doug Flutie signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Alex Singleton
Calgary Stampeders alum Alex Singleton signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Doug Flutie
Calgary Stampeders alum Doug Flutie signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Mark McLoughlin
Calgary Stampeders alum Mark McLoughlin signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Marcus Crandell
Calgary Stampeders alum Marcus Crandell signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Doug Flutie
Calgary Stampeders alum Doug Flutie signs autographs before the season opener at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Doug Flutie
Calgary Stampeders alum Doug Flutie shows his 1992 Grey Cup ring as the Calgary Stampeders battle the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Doug Flutie
Calgary Stampeders alum Doug Flutie salutes the crowd as the Calgary Stampeders battle the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Then, of course, there was the actual game itself, in which Vernon Adams Jr. made his first start at quarterback for the Stampeders, leading them to their first win of the 2025 season.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates the Stamps’ first TD against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates the Stamps’ second TD against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. during game action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Brian Cole in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders’ Jalen Philpot battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Casey Sayles in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders’ Tevin Jones battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Stavros Katsantonis in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders’ Marquel Lee battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Kiondre Smith in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders’ Reggie Begelton battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Stavros Katsantonis in first-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates another Stamps TD against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in second-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates another Stamps TD against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in second-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Calgary Stampeders’ Marquel Lee celebrates a third-down stop against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in second-half action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Calgary Stampeders win their home opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
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