1973 Ottawa Rough Riders season

The 1973 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 9–5 record and won the Grey Cup.

Grey Cup
Edmonton quarterback Tom Wilkinson was accused of using an unnatural head motion to draw the defence offside. Ottawa General Manager Frank Clair lobbied league officials to watch Wilkinson carefully at the line of scrimmage.

Awards and honours

 * CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Gerry Organ (K)
 * CFL's Coach of the Year – Jack Gotta
 * Grey Cup Most Valuable Player, Charlie Brandon (DE)
 * Dick Adams, Defensive Back, CFL All-Star
 * Jerry Campbell, Linebacker, CFL All-Star
 * Al Marcelin, Defensive Back, CFL All-Star
 * Rudy Sims, Defensive Tackle, CFL All-Star