Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1980–89)

Contents: 1980198119821983198419851986198719881989

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

1981

1982

1983

1983 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach Pete Kettela, Jackie Parker
Home field Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record 8–8
Division place 3rd, West
Playoff finish Lost Western 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 Western All-Star team, the CFL All-Star team and won the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award.[1]

Schedule

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Postseason

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Player stats

Passing

PlayerGames PlayedAttemptsCompletionsYardsPct.InterceptionsLongTouchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1]16261423953.92544
Warren Moon[1]16664380564857.2194831

Rushing

PlayerRushesYardsLongTouchdowns
Warren Moon[1]85527253

Awards and honors

1984

1984 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach Jackie Parker
Home field Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record 9–7
Division place 3rd, West
Playoff finish Lost Western 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

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Postseason

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Player stats

Passing

PlayerGames PlayedAttemptsCompletionsYardsPct.InterceptionsLongTouchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1]13412220327353.4198121

Awards and honors

1985

1985 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach Jackie Parker
Home field Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record 10–6
Division place 3rd, West

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

Schedule

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Postseason

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Player stats

Passing

PlayerGames PlayedAttemptsCompletionsYardsPct.InterceptionsLongTouchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1]14405242341059.7228919

1986

1986 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach Jackie Parker
Home field Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record 13–4–1
Division place 1st, West
Playoff finish Grey Cup runner-up

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

Schedule

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Postseason

WeekOpponentFinal ScoreRecord

Player stats

Passing

PlayerGames PlayedAttemptsCompletionsYardsPct.InterceptionsLongTouchdowns
Matt Dunigan[1]18485275364856.7146825

Punt Returns

PlayerGames PlayedNumberYardsLongTouchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams[2]837423741

Kickoff Returns

PlayerGames PlayedNumberYardsLongTouchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams[1]89210350

Awards and honors

1987

1988

1989

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 https://www.cfl.ca/page/hall-of-fame-matt-dunigan
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
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