1941 in Canadian football

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were once again permitted to challenge for the Grey Cup following a rule dispute a year earlier. In a meeting of the previous two Grey Cup champions, the Blue Bombers prevailed, sending the coveted mug west for the third time.^[1]

The Calgary Bronks left the WIFU and the Vancouver Grizzlies joined. The IRFU was renamed to Eastern Canada Union for one season.^[2]

The Hamilton Tigers did not participate in the Eastern Canada Union, due to World War II and the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers of the ORFU joined.^[3] The Tigers would resume play in 1945.

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.

Note: All dates in 1941

• Winnipeg won the total-point series by 32–22. Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game.

• Ottawa won the total-point series by 18–17. Ottawa will play the Hamilton Wildcats (ORFU Champions) in the Eastern Finals.

• Ottawa advances to the Grey Cup game.

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.

• Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (IRFU MVP) – Tony Golab (RB), Ottawa Rough Riders
• Imperial Oil Trophy (ORFU MVP) - Al Lenard - Hamilton Wildcats

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