Vintage 1981 Grey Cup ribbon featuring a red ribbon printed with “Grey Cup 1981,” stapled at an angle to a blank white ribbon. (Note: the red ribbon has numerous tiny white specs on it.)

This piece may have served as an event credential or souvenir; its original purpose has not been confirmed. A piece of Canadian football memorabilia for a Grey Cup collection.

Details from the 69th Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game:

• The Event: Played on November 22, 1981, at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium.

• The Matchup: The powerhouse Edmonton Eskimos (14–1–1) faced off against the heavily-underdog Ottawa Rough Riders (5–11).

• The Result: Edmonton completed a dramatic second-half comeback to win 26–23 on a last-minute field goal by Dave Cutler, capturing their record-setting fourth consecutive Grey Cup title.

• Context: Similar ribbons were frequently attached to official press passes, media pins, or VIP credentials distributed for the game