1949 in Canadian football


The Calgary Stampeders had an opportunity to defend their Grey Cup title in 1949, but the Montreal Alouettes returned the trophy to Quebec for just the third time in its history.

Canadian Football News in 1949

The Edmonton Eskimos rejoined with the WIFU and adopted the colours of gold and green. The WIFU regular season was extended to 14 games, per team.
Wearing helmets became compulsory with the two unions. The Western Canada Rugby Football Union ceased its operations.

Regular season

Final regular season standings

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points

  • Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.

    Grey Cup playoffs

Note: All dates in 1949

FINALS

  • Calgary won the total-point series by 22–21. The Stampeders will advance to the Grey Cup game.
  • Hamilton won the total-point series by 26–18. The Tigers will play the Montreal Alouettes in the Eastern Finals.
  • Montreal won the total-point series by 36–20. The Alouettes will play the Hamilton Tigers in the Eastern Finals.

    Eastern Finals

  • The Montreal Alouettes will advance to the Grey Cup game.

    Playoff Bracket

Grey Cup Championship

1949 Eastern (Interprovincial 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.
NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.

1st Team

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