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. 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 1949 Western (Western Interprovincial 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. 1st Team QB – Keith Spaith, Calgary Stampeders HB – Del Wardien, Saskatchewan Roughriders HB – Ken Charlton, Saskatchewan Roughriders HB – Vern Graham, Calgary Stampeders FB – Sammy Pierce, Winnipeg Blue Bombers E – Ezzert Anderson, Calgary Stampeders E – Woody Strode, Calgary Stampeders C – Mel Wilson, Calgary Stampeders G – Mike Kissell, Winnipeg Blue Bombers G – Riley