The Harlequins were first envisioned by brothers George and Vince Jones in 1950 when the Toronto Star published a notice that British Rugby was going to become popular again.
Despite being comparative newcomers to Canada and with very little influential connections, George Jones and his brother Vince pressed on and called a meeting of friends and interested local soccer players.
A telegram was sent to the Nomads, not calling the game off, but with a message, “Don’t come to Brantford, we will come to Toronto.” So on that historic day, the 30th of September, 1950, the Brantford Harlequins showed up with four players to take on the Toronto Nomads.
By season end, the Brantford Harlequins shocked the league by capturing the O.R.U.
And so, the “Cinderella Club” that had to borrow kits, balls, players, cars and anything else they needed, were champions..[1] Ontario Rugby / Rugby Ontario Championships: Brantford Harlequins Official Site