The Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional teams in the 1940s and early 1950s. The Ontario Rugby Football Union, the last amateur organization to compete for the trophy, withdrew from competition in 1954. The move ushered in the modern era of Canadian professional football. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who donated a championship trophy for Canadian football teams in 1909? ANS1 Albert Grey QSN2 When did professional teams begin to dominate the Canadian football championship? ANS2 1940s and early 1950s QSN3 Which trophy was awarded to a Canadian football champion beginning in 1909? ANS3 Grey Cup QSN4 Which was the last amateur team to compete for the Canadian football championship? ANS4 Ontario Rugby Football Union QSN5 What government position was held by the man who donated the Grey Cup to Canadian football? ANS5 The Governor General of Canada