1935 in Canadian football


Canadian Football News in 1935

The Winnipegs became the first Western Canadian team to win the Grey Cup by defeating the Hamilton Tigers, 18–12, in Hamilton.
The Calgary franchise became known as the "Bronks".
The Canadian Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union returns to play for the Grey Cup for one more season.
The Winnipeg Victoria Rugby Club reformed on February 22, 1935. The nucleus of the team would be made up of players who played the 1934 season for the Deer Lodge junior team.

Regular season

Final regular season standings

TeamGPWLTPFPAPts
Winnipegs33009746
Winnipeg Victorias30304970

Grey Cup Playoffs

Note: All dates in 1935

Division Finals


  • Sarnia won the total-point series by 17–1. Sarnia advances to the East Final.

    SEMI-FINALS

  • Calgary advances to the Western Title game.

  • Winnipeg advances to the Western Title game.

  • Hamilton advances to the East Final game.

    FINALS

  • Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game.

  • Hamilton advances to the Grey Cup game.

    Playoff Bracket

Grey Cup Championship

1935 Ontario Rugby Football Union All-Stars

NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.

1935 Canadian Football Awards

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