Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1980–1989)

Contents: 1980 – 1981 – 1982 – 1983 – 1984 – 1985 – 1986 – 1987 – 1988 – 1989


From 1980 to 1989, the Edmonton Eskimos won four Grey Cups. During the decade, the Eskimos compiled a record of 127 wins, 56 losses, and 2 ties. One of the highlights of the decade was the emergence of Matt Dunigan. From 1984–87, the Esks record improved with Dunigan at the helm. Avenging a loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 1986 Grey Cup, the Eskimos once again reigned supreme and captured the Cup in 1987.[1]

1980

Main article: 1980 Edmonton Eskimos season

1981

Main article: 1981 Edmonton Eskimos season

1982

Main article: 1982 Edmonton Eskimos season

1983

1983 Edmonton Eskimos season
General managerNorm Kimball
Head coachPete Kettela, Jackie Parker
Home stadiumCommonwealth Stadium
Results
Record8–8
Division place3rd, West
PlayoffsLost West Semi-Final

The Eskimos offense had 472 points for, while the defense had 426 points allowed. Warren Moon finished his career in the CFL in 1983. He was the league's leading passer with 380 completions of 664 attempts for 5,648 yards and 31 touchdowns. He was also named to the West All-Star team, the CFL All-Star team and won the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award.[1]

Schedule

Week Game Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Postseason

Round Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Player stats

Passing

Player Games Played Attempts Completions Yards Pct. Interceptions Long Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1] 16 26 14 239 53.9 2 54 4
Warren Moon[1] 16 664 380 5648 57.2 19 48 31

Rushing

Player Rushes Yards Long Touchdowns
Warren Moon[1] 85 527 25 3

Awards and honors

1984

1984 Edmonton Eskimos season
General managerNorm Kimball
Head coachJackie Parker
Home stadiumCommonwealth Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place3rd, West
PlayoffsLost West Semi-Final

The Eskimos offense had 484 points for, while the defense had 498 points allowed. In 1984, Matt Dunigan captured the Molson Toughest Yard Award given to the player that exemplified heart, desire, determination, toughness, and the will to win by going the extra yard.[1]

Schedule

Week Game Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Postseason

Round Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Player stats

Passing

Player Games Played Attempts Completions Yards Pct. Interceptions Long Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1] 13 412 220 3273 53.4 19 81 21

Awards and honors

1985

1985 Edmonton Eskimos season
General managerNorm Kimball
Head coachJackie Parker
Home stadiumCommonwealth Stadium
Results
Record10–6
Division place3rd, West
PlayoffsLost West Semi-Final

The Eskimos offense had 447 points for, while the defense had 395 points allowed

Schedule

Week Game Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Postseason

Round Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record

Player stats

Passing

Player Games Played Attempts Completions Yards Pct. Interceptions Long Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1] 14 405 242 3410 59.7 22 89 19

Awards and honors

1986

1986 Edmonton Eskimos season
General managerHugh Campbell
Head coachJackie Parker
Home stadiumCommonwealth Stadium
Results
Record13–4–1
Division place1st, West
PlayoffsLost Grey Cup

The Eskimos offense had 623 points for, while the defense had 427 points allowed

Preseason

Week Game Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record
1 June 9 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 7–22 0–1 Winnipeg Stadium 21,526
2 June 16 Saskatchewan Rougriders W 34–18 1–1 Commonwealth Stadium 29,604

Schedule

Week Game Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record
1 June 24 at Calgary Stampeders W 21–20 1–0 McMahon Stadium 27,120
2 July 3 BC Lions W 36–13 2–0 Commonwealth Stadium 32,757
3 July 12 at Saskatchewan Roughriders W 31–19 3–0 Taylor Field 16,494
4 July 17 Ottawa Rough Riders W 49–39 4–0 Commonwealth Stadium 33,922
5 August 1 Toronto Argonauts L 34–35 4–1 Commonwealth Stadium 38,672
6 August 7 at Montreal Alouettes L 6–17 4–2 Olympic Stadium 11,203
7 August 15 Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 33–5 5–2 Commonwealth Stadium 40,617
8 August 23 at Toronto Argonauts L 20–26 5–3 Exhibition Stadium 28,833
9 September 1 at Calgary Stampeders W 42–19 6–3 McMahon Stadium 33,626
10 September 7 Montreal Alouettes W 37–22 7–3 Commonwealth Stadium 37,332
11 September 19 at BC Lions W 32–3 8–3 BC Place 59,478
12 September 26 BC Lions W 31–13 9–3 Commonwealth Stadium 41,570
13 October 4 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 24–23 10–3 Ivor Wynne Stadium 17,352
14 October 10 Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 28–9 11–3 Commonwealth Stadium 38,385
15 October 19 Calgary Stampeders W 38–13 12–3 Commonwealth Stadium 53,504
16 October 25 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 20–42 12–4 Winnipeg Stadium 32,946
17 November 1 at Ottawa Rough Riders T 16–16 OT 12–4–1 Lansdowne Park 13,936
18 November 9 Saskatchewan Roughriders W 42–14 13–4–1 Commonwealth Stadium 44,121

Postseason

Round Date Opponent Results Venue Attendance
Score Record
1 November 16 vs. Calgary Stampeders W 27–18 1–0 Commonwealth Stadium 24,064
2 November 23 vs. BC Lions W 41–5 2–0 Commonwealth Stadium 32,490
3 November 30 vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats L 15–39 2–1 BC Place 59,621

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Player stats

Passing

Player Games Played Attempts Completions Yards Pct. Interceptions Long Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1] 18 485 275 3648 56.7 14 68 25

Punt Returns

Player Games Played Number Yards Long Touchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams[3] 8 37 423 74 1

Kickoff Returns

Player Games Played Number Yards Long Touchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams[1] 8 9 210 35 0

Awards and honors

1987

Main article: 1987 Edmonton Eskimos season

1988

Main article: 1988 Edmonton Eskimos season

1989

Main article: 1989 Edmonton Eskimos season

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "MATT DUNIGAN | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
  2. ^ "1986 Edmonton Elks (CFL) - Pro Football Archives".
  3. ^ "HENRY (GIZMO) WILLIAMS | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
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