Overview of the events of 1947 in Canadian football
For the first time in Grey Cup history, the same two teams challenged for the trophy for the third consecutive year. But unlike the previous two years, the Toronto Argonauts needed some late game heroics to win their third consecutive title.
Regular season.
Final regular season standings.
"Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points"
Grey Cup playoffs.
"Note: All dates in 1947"
Grey Cup Championship.
Needing to beat the clock, the Argos had a quick huddle, and Joe Krol, a Grey Cup hero for many seasons, angled a kick away from the Winnipeg safety, over the goal line and into touch for the winning point as time expired.
1947 Eastern (Combined IRFU &amp; ORFU) All-Stars.
"NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions."
1947 Western (Western Interprovincial Football Union) All-Stars.
"NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions."
1947 Ontario Rugby Football Union All-Stars.
"NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions."
References.
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