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. [1]
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.
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points
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Note: All dates in 1949
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| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Grey Cup final | ||||||||||||
| IRFU | Ottawa Rough Riders | 7-13 | ||||||||||||
| IRFU | Montreal Alouettes | 22-14 | ||||||||||||
| IRFU | Montreal Alouettes | 40 | ||||||||||||
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| ORFU | Hamilton Tigers | 0 | ||||||||||||
| ORFU | Hamilton Tigers | 6-20 | ||||||||||||
| ORFU | Sarnia Imperials | 15-3 | ||||||||||||
| IRFU | Montreal Alouettes | 28 | ||||||||||||
| WIFU | Calgary Stampeders | 15 | ||||||||||||
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| WIFU | Calgary Stampeders | 18-4 | ||||||||||||
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| WIFU | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 12-9 | ||||||||||||
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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.
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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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