Mayors make friendly wager on Grey Cup game

By News Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2012 05:54:56 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The centennial edition of the CFL’s Grey Cup game has fans and residents caught-up in the competitive spirit.

Even the Mayors of the two participating cities, Rob Ford of Toronto and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi are getting involved.

The two municipal officials traded jerseys as part of their friendly wager.

The stakes; The loser will wear the winning team’s jersey to an upcoming council meeting.

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