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The 1974 Canadian College Bowl champions.Circa 1974
J.W. Little Memorial Stadium, London, Ontario, Canada
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Western's next championship seasons were back to back in 1976 and 1977, in which they won two more Yates Cups, Churchill Bowls and Canadian College Bowls. In the national championship games, Western defeated the Acadia Axemen on both occasions 29-13 and 48-15. Western University was the second school in collegiate football history to win two straight Vanier Cups (the other being Manitoba in 1969 and 1970).16
The 1976 Churchill Bowl and Vanier Cup champions.Circa 1976
J.W. Little Memorial Stadium, London, Ontario, Canada
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The 1977 Western Mustangs.Circa 1977
J.W. Little Memorial Stadium, London, Ontario, Canada
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During the 1978 season, Western finished the season with a 8-2 record, but did not win any championship that season. In Western's last season in the OQIFC which was in 1979, Western started their run of winning four straight Yates Cups, and seven in the ten year span.19
During the 1980 season, Western's Greg Marshall won the Hec Crighton for being the most outstanding player in the CIAU that season. During the 1986 season, Blake Marshall won the Hec Crighton trophy. In 1989, Western captured their fifth Vanier Cup in history as they defeated the Saskatchewan Huskies 35-10. This was Western's first championship in the Ontario University Association (OUA).20
The kickoff at the 1989 Vanier Cup.18 November 1989
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Lewko Hryhorijiw
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Players celebrating with the Vanier Cup.18 November 1989
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Lewko Hryhorijiw
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Western taking the Vanier Cup to the their fans.18 November 1989
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Western's last two championships of any kind in the 20th century were in 1990 and 1994 respectively. The 1990 title was the Yates Cup when they defeated Toronto 46-31. Unfortunately for that squad, they did not win the Atlantic Bowl as they were defeated by the Saint Mary's Huskies 31-30.In the 1994 season, Western won their last Vanier Cup of the 20th century as they won in overtime by defeated the Calgary Dinos 50-40. This was Western's sixth Vanier Cup in school history. In total, Western had won 39 championships before the end of the 20th century.
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Game ball used during the 1994 Vanier Cup.19 November 1994
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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