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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.


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.

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

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points

Western Interprovincial Football Union

  • NO LEAGUE PLAY

Interprovincial Rugby Football Union

  • NO LEAGUE PLAY

  • Bold text means that they have clinched the playoffs.

Note: All dates in 1943

Hamilton Flying Wildcats vs TorontoDateAwayHome
November 13Hamilton Flying Wildcats 7Toronto 2
Hamilton Flying Wildcats @ Lachine RCAFDateAwayHome
November 20Hamilton Flying Wildcats 7Lachine RCAF 6

| November 27 31st Annual Grey Cup Game: Varsity Stadium - Toronto, Ontario | | | --- | --- | | Hamilton Flying Wildcats 23 | Winnipeg RCAF Bombers 14 | | The Hamilton Flying Wildcats are the 1943 Grey Cup Champions | |

  • Note: Playoff dates are not confirmed, however since the Grey Cup dates are accurate, it is reasonable to assume the above dates are accurate.

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.

  • Frank Lennard Memorial Trophy - Edward Remigis as Wildcats team MVP
  • Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – no award given due to World War II
  • Imperial Oil Trophy (ORFU MVP) - Bob Cosgrove - Toronto RCAF Hurricanes
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