The CFL suspended its Week 11 games in respect to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The ownership group led by Brad Watters unveiled the new franchise as the Ottawa Renegades, and began play the next season.
About 65,255 fans bought tickets to watch the 89th Grey Cup game at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, making it the second largest attendance draw in CFL history.
Close wins and losses by both teams against the Saskatchewan Roughriders also played a role in the final standing outcome.
The Calgary Stampeders became the second team in history to have a regular-season losing record to win the Grey Cup.