2026 marks 75 years since infamous 'Johnny Bright Incident'

2026 marks 75 years since infamous 'Johnny Bright Incident'

The Johnny Bright Incident led to rule changes that led to enhanced player safety, such as facemasks on helmets.

Celebrating Black History Month - The Johnny Bright Story

One of the best players to ever suit up for the Green and Gold, Johnny Bright’s story is synonymous with overcoming the racial prejudice Black athletes faced in the earliest days of the sport. Bright is a Canadian Football icon. He exemplified resiliency and class, becoming both a legend of the game and the Edmonton community. He hung up his cleats as the league’s all-time leading rusher, a three-time Grey Cup champion, and in 1959 he became the…