1909 in Canadian football explained
The 1909 Canadian football season was the 18th season of organized play since the Canadian Rugby Union (CRU) was founded in 1892 and the 26th season since the creation of the founding leagues, the Ontario Rugby Football Union (ORFU) and the Quebec Rugby Football Union (QRFU) in 1883.[1] The season concluded with Toronto Varsity defeating Toronto Parkdale in the 1909 Dominion Championship game.[2] [3] This year was notable for being the first year that the champions were awarded the Grey Cup trophy, although it was not delivered to the University of Toronto until March 1910.[4]
Canadian football news in 1909
Lord Earl Grey, the Governor General of Canada, donated a trophy to be awarded for the Dominion Football Championship of Canada. Only teams registered with the Canadian Rugby Union were eligible to compete for the trophy. The championship game was played in Toronto at Rosedale Field on December 4 between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Parkdale Canoe Club with the University of Toronto winning 26–6 before 3,807 fans. Hugh Gall kicked a record eight singles in the game for the U of T. The gross revenue was $2,616.40.
On December 11, following an invitation from the New York Herald newspaper, the Hamilton Tigers and Ottawa Rough Riders played an exhibition game of Canadian football in New York City at Van Cortland Park. The Tigers won 11–6 before 15,000 fans.
Saskatchewan Rugby Football League did not play in 1909.
Regular season
Final regular season standings
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
Calgary Rugby Football Union! Team !! GP !! W !! L !! T !! PF !! PA !! Pts| Calgary Tigers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 6 |
| Calgary YMCA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 49 | 2 |
| Hillhurst Hornets | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
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League Champions
Grey Cup Playoffs
Note: All dates in 1909
Alberta Rugby Football League Playoffs
- Calgary wins the total-point series 48-7.
IRFU Playoff
- Ottawa advances to the East Semi-Final.[7]
ORFU Playoff
- Toronto Parkdale advances to the Grey Cup.[8]
Dominion Semi-Final
- Toronto Varsity advances to the Grey Cup.[9]
Grey Cup Championship
Notes and References
- Web site: The Ontario Rugby Football Union . Pro Football Researchers . Sproule . Robert . July 4, 2020.
- News: Toronto off form. The Montreal Gazette. 5 of 20. December 3, 1909. July 5, 2020.
- Web site: CFL Guide and Record Book, 2017 Edition . July 4, 2020.
- News: History of the Grey Cup. Canadian Football Hall of Fame. July 5, 2020.
- 2009 Canadian Football League Facts, Figures & Records, Canadian Football League Properties/Publications, Toronto, Ontario,, p.294
- Web site: 1909. cflapedia.com. July 4, 2020.
- News: Beat Tigers 14 to 8 Ottawa Won Title. The Montreal Gazette. 4 of 47. November 22, 1909. July 5, 2020.
- News: Parkdale in the O.R.F.U. Defeated Toronto A. C. in Play-Off Game, 8 to 3. The Montreal Gazette. 2 of 47. November 22, 1909. July 5, 2020.
- News: Toronto 'Varsity Won Rugby Honors. The Montreal Gazette. 4 of 16. November 29, 1909. July 5, 2020.
