The 1939 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in first place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with a 5–1 record, but lost the 27th Grey Cup to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Regular season
Standings
[1]
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record
|
| 1
|
Oct 7
|
vs. Hamilton Tigers
|
W 32–4
|
1–0
|
| 2
|
Oct 14
|
at Montreal Royals
|
W 35–13
|
2–0
|
| 3
|
Oct 21
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
W 18–7
|
3–0
|
| 4
|
Oct 28
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
L 8–13
|
3–1
|
| 5
|
Nov 4
|
vs. Montreal Royals
|
W 27–0
|
4–1
|
| 6
|
Nov 11
|
at Hamilton Tigers
|
W 25–7
|
5–1
|
[2]
Postseason
| Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record
|
| IRFU Final #1
|
Nov 18
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
W 11–0
|
1–0
|
| IRFU Final #2
|
Nov 25
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
W 28–6
|
2–0
|
| Eastern Final
|
Dec 2
|
vs. Sarnia Imperials
|
W 23–1
|
3–0
|
| Grey Cup
|
Dec 9
|
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
|
L 7–8
|
3–1
|
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References
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| Franchise | |
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| Stadiums | |
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| Lore | |
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| Important figures | |
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| Retired numbers | |
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Dominion Championships (3) | |
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Grey Cup Championships (9) | |
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Eastern Division Championships (15) | |
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| See also | |
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