It’s not perfect but it’s our league and we love it.

Heck, maybe that’s why we love it so much, wrinkles, warts and all.

As kickoff looms for Sunday’s 106th Grey Cup game, let’s take a second to salute the men and women of the Canadian Football League — past and present.

The CFL has long celebrated its diversity and without those very people, from all walks of life, doing the heavy lifting with a common goal during some difficult years, we’d never have made it to the 106th version of the Canadian Classic.

Those builders, managers, players, coaches and media members made the game and the league what it is.

And the fans love them for it.

While not quite coast to coast — yet — the CFL has long attracted fierce loyalty from its supporters across Canada.

Sure, we have seen some lean years at the box office for some franchises but right now the focus is very much on the on-field action, as it should be (except when it’s about the officiating, of course.)

Even in Toronto, where attendance does little justice to the massive population, true Argos faithful are among the league’s staunchest supporters.