…ever seen square rocks?..me neither, so I’m betting cavemen were responsible…
in all seriousness though, from that trusted source of all info, wikipedia:
Until 1870, rugby was played with a near spherical ball with an inner-tube made of a pig’s bladder. In 1870 Richard Lindon introduced rubber inner-tubes and because of the pliability of rubber the shape gradually changed from a sphere to an egg. In 1892 the RFU endorsed ovalness as the compulsory shape. The gradual flattening of the ball continued over the years
…so it happened gradually over time, like how the riders compile grey cup wins
The big vote Jan. 24 here in Hamilton by council. Feb. 1 the end by Toronto 2015 and the announcement of the stadium to what city mid Feb. Troop is serious this time.
I still don't know why people continually overlook the merits of Fort Mac. I mean, they certainly have a lot of people with money to burn up there! Granted security will have their hands full with a stadium of coked up drunken oil workers, but that's just a detail. Also, this way, thousands of Newfies will be able to attend a game in person.
What about a new system for paying to see the games like instead of money for a seat, you just drop off at the gate a six pack or 12 pack or some hits, joints etc.