The Playbook For Success
(City of Edmonton Archives, EB)
How did over 35 superstar basketball players come out of just one high school? What were the players from this outlying location doing differently than their many other competitors? Were they really so much better? Decide for yourself with a brief overview of some information we do know for sure.
The Statistics
- They won 95% of all games played over 25 years!
- Compare that to:
- The Edmonton Oilers, in their best season of , won 71% of their games
- The Golden State Warriors finished their best season winning 89% of their games
- Compare that to:
- Their longest winning streak was games in a row!
- They played at least different teams!
- 64 Canadian, 46 American and 14 European
- Won 7 out of 9 games played against men’s teams!
Some of their most outstanding win scores were:
- Grads: / University of Alberta: 16
- Grads: / Calgary Centrals: 24
- Grads: / Chicago F.P. Cardinals: 24
- Grads: / Chicago Spencer Coals: 39
- Grads: / Toronto All Stars: 19
- Grads: / Paris: 20
- Grads: / London, UK: 2
Was this unprecedented and yet to be repeated success in sporting history the result of fortunate ch
Fueling the Fandom
Pennant, circa []
In Edmonton, the Grads were household names. Throughout their 25 years of play, they had greater recognition and a wider fan base than any other Edmonton sports team, including men’s hockey teams.
“The Grads” The Girls of Whom Edmonton is so Justly Proud” The Edmonton Journal, June 4,
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Edmonton Fans
Thousands of fans at the train station welcoming the Grads back from the Berlin Olympics, [Provincial Archives of Alberta, A]
Right from when the Grads played for their first Underwood Trophy, Edmonton fans filled the seats in the Arena and avidly followed the games. The city rallied, coming together as a community with a buzz of excitement and pride.
Fan support was most evident when the Grads returned from each of their Olympic trips. For instance, when they returned from the Paris Olympics, the Grads were escorted by police and two marching bands in decorated cars to downtown Market (Churchill) Square. They were greeted by 20 spectators shouting, “We want the Grads!” and were welcomed by the mayor and premier.
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The Edmonton Grads: Where to Find Out More
Cut-Out of Doris Neale, []
Why did we choose the Edmonton Grads as our first pop up exhibit? Where can you find out more?
Jump to:Curatorial Statement | Where to Learn More
Curatorial Statement
Public knowledge of the Edmonton Grads has ebbed and flowed. It seems that every new generation rediscovers the Grads and their sporting achievements. Why do they slip from public consciousness? Simply put, this happens quite regularly to historical figures who hold marginalized identities. For instance, can you name Edmonton’s first female mayor and the years she served? Now take a dip out of the mainstream history: who was Edmonton’s first Indigenous politician, amateur athlete, Olympian?
So why do the Grads matter and why do we keep resurfacing their story? Is it just about their absolutely stunning record of sporting achievement or is there more?
We think there is more. We chose the Grads as our first pop-up exhibit because we believe their story shows us that the ebb and flow in historical public consciousness is in fact a very good thing. A story is never complete — there are always
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The Edmonton Grads: Where to Find Out More
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Why did we choose the Edmonton Grads as our first pop up exhibit? Where can you find out more?
Jump to:Curatorial Statement | Where to Learn More
Curatorial Statement
Public knowledge of the Edmonton Grads has ebbed and flowed. It seems that every new generation rediscovers the Grads and their sporting achievements. Why do they slip from public consciousness? Simply put, this happens quite regularly to historical figures who hold marginalized identities. For instance, can you name Edmonton’s first female mayor and the years she served? Now take a dip out of the mainstream history: who was Edmonton’s first Indigenous politician, amateur athlete, Olympian?
So why do the Grads matter and why do we keep resurfacing their story? Is it just about their absolutely stunning record of sporting achievement or is there more?
We think there is more. We chose the Grads as our first pop-up exhibit because we believe their story shows us that the ebb and flow in historical public consciousness is in fact a very good thing. A story is never complete — there are always
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- Name
- Date and place of birth
- Place of residence
- Studies
- Friends and acquaintances
- Hobbies and interests
- People of reference
- And many more
Get spectacular designs for your biography! Use it in a school, magazine, or website. You can also use it in your bookstore, library, or cultural center.
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