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.^[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

• Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.

Note: All dates in 1949

• 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.

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

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

• QB – Frank Filchock, Montreal Alouettes
• QB – Andy Gordon, Ottawa Rough Riders
• HB – Howie Turner, Ottawa Rough Riders
• HB – Virgil Wagner, Montreal Alouettes
• HB – Royal Copeland, Toronto Argonauts
• E – Robert Hood, Hamilton Wildcats
• E – Ralph Toohy, Montreal Alouettes
• FW – Bob Paffrath, Ottawa Rough Riders
• C – Don Loney, Ottawa Rough Riders
• G – Eddie Michaels, Ottawa Rough Riders
• G – Vince Scott, Hamilton Wildcats
• T – Herb Trawick, Montreal Alouettes
• T – John Wagoner, Ottawa Rough Riders

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.

• QB – Stan Wolkowski, Hamilton Tigers
• HB – Don Knowles, Sarnia Imperials
• HB – Jack Stewart, Hamilton Tigers
• DB – Sylvester Mike, Windsor Rockets
• E – Keith Fisher, Sarnia Imperials
• E – Bill Damiano, Hamilton Tigers
• E – Rube Ainsworth, Hamilton Tigers
• FW – Joe Capriotti, Hamilton Tigers
• C – Jake Gaudaur, Hamilton Tigers
• G – Don McKenzie, Toronto Beaches-Indians
• G – Jack Moreau, Windsor Rockets
• T – Lloyd "Dutch" Davey, Sarnia Imperials
• T – Len Wright, Windsor Rockets

• Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – Royal Copeland (RB), Toronto Argonauts
• Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (WIFU MVP) - Keith Spaith (QB), Calgary Stampeders
• Gruen Trophy (IRFU Rookie of the Year) - Jim Loreno (HB), Hamilton Wildcats
• Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (WIFU Rookie of the Year) - John Stroppa (HB), Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Imperial Oil Trophy (ORFU MVP) - Don Knowles - Sarnia Imperials