Pride, Loyalty, Passion

The 13th Eskimo was first introduced in 2008 as part of the Eskimos' 60th Season Celebration. Commonwealth Stadium has been the home of the Edmonton Eskimos for over 30 years and the '13' flag represents the loyalty and strength of the Commonwealth Stadium faithful.

Canadian Football fans know there are 12 players on the field in the CFL. But the 13th and most important player is in the stands. The Eskimo Empire is the 13th Eskimo!

Each game, a person or group of people is chosen to raise the 13th Eskimo flag. The flag commemorates the Eskimo fans and thanks them for their support. Once the flag has been raise, the Empire is "in the house" and the game can begin.

Below is a list of 13th Eskimo flag raisers to date:

2008

June 19 - Ray Welychka and John Wright- Longtime Season Seat Holders

July 3 - His Worship Mayor Stephen Mandel

July 10 - CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon

July 31 - Sean Fleming- Eskimo Alumni

August 21 - Henry "Gizmo" Williams- Eskimo Alumni

September 5 - Boyd Plandowski - Season Seat Holder

September 13 - Sandra Vaz (wife of Danny Maciocia) and Allyson Ray (wife of Ricky Ray) - Eskimo Women's Dinner representatives

October 4 - Constable Cameron Land and Constable Steve Minarchi- Edmonton Police Service representatives

October 17 - Warrant Officer Warren Loewen of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment

October 31 - Larry Wruck- Eskimo Alumni

2009

June 17 - 2009 25-Year Season Seat Holder Inductees

July 2 - Head Coach Richie Hall's family: Jean and Richard Hall from Denver, Colorado and sister and niece Janice and Keri Watley from Laurel, Maryland

July 16 - John LaGrone - Eskimo Alumni

July 30 - Master Corporal Trevor Porteous

August 13 - Joey Moss  - Locker Room Attendant celebrating his 25th season with the Esks

August 29 - Ed and Shawna Scherger - Boston Pizza Contest Winners

Sept 11 - Zack Stortini - Edmonton Oilers

Sept 26 - Howard Ritchie – Long time SSH, 90 Years old

Oct 9 - Ken Nattress and Tim Hamblin – Minor Football Coaches

Oct 30 - Bruce Keltie – Chairman of the Spirit of Edmonton