1998 Cobourg Saxons official rugby ball
Card Description
This Slazenger official rugby ball was the property of the Cobourg Saxons in 1998. The rugby ball was thicker, more oval version that evolved into the modern, more aerodynamic versions used in the CFL and NFL
Type Of Object
Vintage
1998
Team or Principal Name
Sport Type
Sport League
Accession Number
2017.002.003
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
