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The Gazette: Yes, we've still got game

Published: 29 May 2010

Whenever people play the great game of hockey, Montreal shares in the victory. After all, the sport of ice hockey was born here. We probably had a hand in the invention of football, too. And don't forget tobogganing. Yes, even tobogganing. In fact, when you add it up, it's stunning how many major sports or games were invented or popularized in this city - and how many of us have no idea. Albert Nerenberg speaks with communications officer, Earl Zukerman on McGill's role in the origins of hockey, football and basketball.

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