1949 in Canadian football

[edit] Canadian Football News in 1949

The Edmonton Eskimos rejoined with the WIFU and adopted the colours of gold and green. WIFU games were 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

Note: All dates in 1949

**WIFU Finals - Game 1**
Calgary Stampeders @ Regina Roughriders
Date	Away	Home
November 5	Calgary Stampeders 18	Regina Roughriders 12

**WIFU Finals - Game 2**
Regina Roughriders @ Calgary Stampeders
Date	Away	Home
November 11	Regina Roughriders 9	Calgary Stampeders 4

Calgary won the total-point series by 22-21. The Stampeders will advance to the Grey Cup game.

**IRFU Finals - Game 1**
Montreal Alouettes @ Ottawa Rough Riders
Date	Away	Home
November 9	Montreal Alouettes 22	Ottawa Rough Riders 7

**IRFU Finals - Game 2**
Ottawa Rough Riders @ Montreal Alouettes
Date	Away	Home
November 12	Ottawa Rough Riders 13	Montreal Alouettes 14

Montreal won the total-point series by 36-20. The Alouettes will play the Hamilton Tigers (ORFU Champions) in the Eastern Finals.

Hamilton Tigers (ORFU) @ Montreal Alouettes
Date	Away	Home
November 19?	Hamilton Tigers (ORFU) 0	Montreal Alouettes 40

November 26 37th Annual Grey Cup Game: Varsity Stadium - Toronto, Ontario
WIFU Champion	IRFU Champion
Calgary Stampeders 15	Montreal Alouettes 28
The Montreal Alouettes are the 1949 Grey Cup Champions

Note: Eastern Final Playoff date is not confirmed, however since all other playoff dates, as well as Grey Cup date are accurate, it is reasonable to assume the above date is accurate.

Preceded by: 1948 in Canadian football	CFL seasons	Succeeded by: 1950 in Canadian football

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