Headshots of the Edmonton Grads superimposed over a graphic of a basketball. A tag on the basketball reads: Commercial Graduates of Edmonton. Ladies' Basketball World Champions 1923

The Edmonton Commercial Graduates (the Grads) were an amateur women’s basketball team that played from 1915 to 1940. They were simply the best and they had the record to prove it. They won 412 out of 432 games played, with only 20 losses.

They went from National champions (for 19 years) to North American champions (for 17 years) to World champions (for 16 years) - no other sporting team has a comparable record.

This online exhibit was created in conjunction with the Pop Up Exhibit. It features artifacts from the City of Edmonton Heritage Collection and explores the Edmonton Grads and their place in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Grads are known for being one of the best sports teams ever. Who were they as a team and what were their main attributes?

Explore artifacts highlighting some of the Edmonton Grads.

How did over 35 superstar basketball players come out of just one high school?

In Edmonton, the Grads were household names.

How does the Grads' experience compare with women in sport today?

Why did we choose the Edmonton Grads as our first pop up exhibit? Where can you find out more?