Their losing streak in the big game continued, however, as it was the other Rough Riders that took home the prize.
[1] The BC Lions were formed in January at the Arctic Club in Vancouver; however, the franchise would begin play at the start of the 1954 season.
The IRFU allowed the third-place Toronto Argonauts to be in the playoffs due to similar regular season records with the other top two teams.
NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.
NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.