The 1939 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in 1st 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
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Schedule
Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
Result |
Record |
1 |
Oct 7 |
vs. Hamilton Tigers |
32–4 |
Win |
1–0 |
2 |
Oct 14 |
at Montreal Royals |
35–13 |
Win |
2–0 |
3 |
Oct 21 |
at Toronto Argonauts |
18–7 |
Win |
3–0 |
4 |
Oct 28 |
vs. Toronto Argonauts |
13–8 |
Loss |
3–1 |
5 |
Nov 4 |
vs. Montreal Royals |
27–0 |
Win |
4–1 |
6 |
Nov 11 |
at Hamilton Tigers |
25–7 |
Win |
5–1 |
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Postseason
Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
Result |
Record |
IRFU Final #1 |
Nov 18 |
vs. Toronto Argonauts |
11–0 |
Win |
6–1 |
IRFU Final #2 |
Nov 25 |
at Toronto Argonauts |
28–6 |
Win |
7–1 |
Eastern Final |
Dec 2 |
vs. Sarnia Imperials |
23–1 |
Win |
8–1 |
Grey Cup |
Dec 9 |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
8–7 |
Loss |
8–2 |
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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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