1946 In Canadian Football
The WIFU resumed play for the first time since 1942. The IRFU increased their season play from 6 games to 12 games, per team.
The Montreal Alouettes came into existence. The Regina Roughriders unofficially changed their name to become the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The name change eventually became official on April 1, 1950.
Air travel was used for the first time as the Toronto Argonauts flew to Winnipeg to play pre-season games against the Blue Bombers.
Read more about 1946 In Canadian Football: 1946 Eastern (Combined IRFU & ORFU) All-Stars, 1946 Western (Western Interprovincial Football Union) All-Stars, 1946 Ontario Rugby Football Union All-Stars, 1946 Canadian Football Awards
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