Alberta Big Four League

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The Alberta Big Four League was a senior-level league in Alberta. It was made up of four teams - two in Edmonton and two in Calgary.

This league used some reinstated professionals so it was not eligible for the Allan Cup. It lasted for only two seasons - 1919-20 & 1920-21.

1919-20 Season

Standings

Regular Season GP W L T GF GA Pts
Edmonton Eskimos 12 8 4 0 62 31 16
Calgary Wanderers 12 8 4 0 40 36 16
Edmonton Hustlers 12 5 7 0 36 46 10
Calgary Columbus Club 12 3 9 0 38 63 6

Final

2 games total goals

  • Feb.16 Eskimos 6 Wanderers 1
  • Feb.20 Eskimos 2 Wanderers 1


Edmonton Eskimos beat Calgary Wanderers 8 goals to 1.

Edmonton Eskimos advanced to an unofficial championship. Please see 1919-20 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.

1920-21 Season

Standings

Regular Season GP W L T GF GA Pts
Calgary Tigers 15 10 4 1 62 46 21
Edmonton Eskimos 15 9 6 0 57 43 18
Calgary Canadians 15 7 7 1 44 45 15
Edmonton Dominions 15 2 11 2 30 59 6

Playoffs

League collapsed over the eligibility of a player on the Edmonton Eskimos.

Calgary City Final

2 games total goals

  • March 7 Tigers 4 Canadians 3
  • March 9 Tigers 5 Canadians 4

Calgary Tigers beat Calgary Canadians 9 goals to 7.

League Final

2 games total goals

(without ineligible player)

  • March 17 Tigers 2 Eskimos 0
  • March 18 Eskimos 2 Tigers 1


Calgary Tigers beat Edmonton Eskimos 3 goals to 2.

1920-21 Edmonton Eskimos. From City of Edmonton Archives.
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