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The Eskimos adopted their now famous Green and Gold uniforms in 1949. The following year Edmonton would make history when they met Winnipeg in the first professional playoff game played at night under lights. Edmonton was defeated 21-11 by Toronto in the 1952 Grey Cup played at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. In 1953, Eskimo halfback Billy Vessells was named the first winner of the Schenley Award as the league's Outstanding Player. Led by Head Coach Frank "Pop" Ivy, the Eskimos "original dynasty" would win the first of three consecutive (1954-1956) Grey Cup titles, starting with a thrilling 26-25 win over Montreal in the 1954 Grey Cup in Toronto that featured Jackie Parker's fumble recovery and 84 yard touchdown that has become one of the most famous plays in Canadian sports history. Edmonton and Montreal would be back in the Grey Cup the following year in Vancouver and the Eskimos prevailed 34-19. Edmonton's Normie Kwong took home the Schenley as the league's top player. In the '56 Grey Cup, Edmonton with Canadian quarterback Don Getty at the helm romped over the Als 50-27. Normie Kwong took home his second consecutive Schenley and "Pop" Ivy was named Coach of the Year. Edmonton's bid for a fourth straight Cup would end in the West Final with a loss to Winnipeg, but there were plenty of individual honours as Jackie Parker won the Schenley, Johnny Bright was the league's leading rusher and Mike Lashuk was the top rookie. In 1958, Sam Lyle replaced Ivy as the Esks head coach. ...

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