1943 in Canadian football


The Winnipeg RCAF Bombers faced the Hamilton Flying Wildcats in the Grey Cup. Hamilton proved to be the better team, returning the coveted trophy to Steeltown for the first time since 1932.

Canadian Football News in 1943

The WIFU and the IRFU suspended operations for the duration of World War II.

Regular season

Final regular season standings

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points
Western Interprovincial Football Union
Interprovincial Rugby Football Union

  • Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.

    Grey Cup playoffs

Note: All dates in 1943

Eastern Finals

Playoff Bracket

Grey Cup Championship

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

1943 Ontario 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.

1943 Canadian Football Awards

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