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Famous Calgary Stampede marshals of the past century

Tricia Lo | CBC News | Posted: July 8, 2016 12:00 AM | Last Updated: July 8, 2016

Pierre Trudeau, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Christopher Reeve have all held the honour

Image | Calgary Parade Marshals

Caption: From 1912 to the present, we take a look at some of the most famous parade marshals the Calgary Stampede has ever had. From left: Fire Chief James 'Cappy' Smart, Pierre Trudeau and Bing Crosby. (Calgary Stampede Archives)

Here's a Throwback Thursday for anyone excited about the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
With the Calgary Stampede parade set to kick off on Friday, we take a look back at some of the earliest and most famous marshals.

1912: Fire Chief James 'Cappy' Smart, right, was the inaugural Stampede parade marshal

Image | Cappy Smart

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives)

1928: Viscount and Lady Willingdon, the Governor General of Canada and his wife

Image | Guy Weadick Stampede

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives)

1959: Legendary entertainer Bing Crosby

Image | Bing Crosby Calgary Stampede

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives)

1978: Pierre Trudeau, then Prime Minister of Canada

Image | Trudeau Calgary Stampede

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives) (Calgary Stampede Archives)

1993: Christopher Reeve, a.k.a. Superman

Image | Christopher Reeve

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives)

1995: Disney icons Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Image | Mickey Minnie Stampede

Caption: (Calgary Stampede Archives)

2013: Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield

Image | Hadfield

Caption: (Canadian Press) (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press)

2014: William Shatner, a.k.a. Captain Kirk

Image | Calgary Stampede William Shatner

Caption: (Todd Korol/Reuters) (Todd Korol/Reuters)

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