Football returned to relative normal in 1945 following the conclusion of World War II. Two rivals from the pre-war years met once again in the annual
Grey Cup, but on this occasion, the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers were no match for the
Toronto Argonauts. For Winnipeg, it was the worst loss by a western team in the Grey Cup since 1923 when
Queen's University routed the
Regina Roughriders 54–0.[1]
Canadian Football News in 1945
On Thursday, September 27 a new football team was formed in Calgary.[2] On October 10, it was decided that the new team would play as the
Calgary Stampeders.[3] The Stampeders joined the
WIFU with
blue and
gold colours.
The
IRFU would resume play, but the WIFU still suspended 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
The Toronto Argonauts are the 1945 Grey Cup Champions
Note: WIFU semifinal playoff dates are not confirmed, nor is Eastern Final date. However, since the regular season in the East ended October 27, and all other playoff dates, as well as Grey Cup date are accurate, it is reasonable to assume the above dates are accurate.
1945 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.