- Incredible 1898 Ottawa Rough Riders Champions Celluloid Pin-back Button.
- As you can see the bulldog mascot Bill was used in the photo (not included) and this pin is known to be associated with this year.
- Manufactured by White Head & Hoag.
- Ottawa's first Canadian championship came in 1898. The Ottawa Football Club transferred from the Quebec Union to the Ontario League that season. The Rough riders defeated the Hamilton Tigers 15-8 for the Ontario championship, then defeated Tornto Varsity, the Intercollegiate champions 7-3 and defeated Ottawa College 11-1 to win the Canadian champions. In thos days, Ottawa athletes played in multiple sports and the Riders had athletes famous in other sports, such as Harvey Pulford and Frank McGee. The Rough Riders were also Canadian Champions 2 years later, with the Rough Riders defeating Brockville 17-10 in 1900.
- Well preserved rarity with slight surface wear and back is clean.
- ITEM ID: C24