 After the Tigers folded, a new team was formed in 1941 to begin play in the ORFU named the Hamilton Wildcats.The Wildcats enjoyed success in Steeltown after having won the Grey Cup in 1943 and having outstanding regular season records.The Tigers resumed operations in 1945 along with the rest of the IRFU, but, due to poor play by the Tigers and superb play by the Wildcats, the Tigers found it difficult to compete in the Hamilton market.