60's CFL BRITSH COLUMBIA LIONS BOBBING HEAD

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2020

Although they play in the city of Vancouver*, the CFL Lions carry the name of British Columbia. It has bright coloring There's a crack on the back of the head and one shoulder has caved in. It's still a beautiful display doll.

* After the fan contest in 1953, it was revealed that the Vancouver label would not be part of the team name. Even though the franchise is based in Vancouver and the "Lions" name was based on a local landmark and legend, Annis Stukus(head coach & G.M.)decided to reject the idea of naming the team as the Vancouver Lions. Instead, Stukus decided that the team name should represent and embrace the entire Province of British Columbia. In the end, Stukus introduced the team to the entire Canadian football world as the BC Lions.