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1979 Edmonton Eskimos season

Canadian football team season

Canadian football team season

FieldValue
teamEdmonton Eskimos
year1979
record12–2–2
division_place1st, West
general_managerNorm Kimball
coachHugh Campbell
stadiumCommonwealth Stadium
playoffsWon Grey Cup
uniformImage:CFL EDM Jersey 1979.png
shortnavlinkEskimos seasons

The 1979 Edmonton Eskimos finished in first place in the Western Conference with a 12–2–2 record and repeated as Grey Cup champions after winning the 67th Grey Cup.

Pre-season

Schedule

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June 12vs. BC LionsL 27–320–1Commonwealth Stadium41,326
June 19at Toronto ArgonautsW 31–161–1Exhibition Stadium35,742
June 24vs. Ottawa Rough RidersL 27–301–2Commonwealth Stadium41,379*
June 29at Saskatchewan RoughridersW 53–202–2Taylor Field17,460

*Top preseason attendance of season

Regular season

Season Standings

TeamGPWLTPFPAPts
Edmonton Eskimos16122249521926
Calgary Stampeders16124038227824
BC Lions1696132833319
Winnipeg Blue Bombers1641202833408
Saskatchewan Roughriders1621401944374

Season schedule

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July 10at Winnipeg Blue BombersW 28–101–024,024
July 17vs. Saskatchewan RoughridersW 52–202–043,321
Bye
July 31vs. Calgary StampedersW 44–93–042,887
Aug 7at BC LionsT 14–143–0–130,137
Aug 14at Ottawa Rough RidersT 24–243–0–227,050
Aug 21vs. Winnipeg Blue BombersW 41–134–0–242,778
Aug 28vs. Toronto ArgonautsW 28–135–0–242,778
Sept 3at Calgary StampedersW 27–16–0–234,825
Sept 9vs. Saskatchewan RoughridersW 40–07–0–240,231
Sept 16vs. BC LionsW 40–88–0–242,776
Sept 23at Hamilton Tiger-CatsW 22–219–0–218,186
Sept 30at Calgary StampedersL 19–269–1–233,245
Oct 8vs. Montreal AlouettesW 47–610–1–242,778
Oct 14at Saskatchewan RoughridersL 25–2610–2–220,042
Bye
Oct 28vs. Winnipeg Blue BombersW 19–1111–2–242,778
Nov 3at BC LionsW 25–1712–2–226,575

Total attendance: 340,327

Average attendance: 42,541 (99.4%)

Playoffs

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Nov 18vs. Calgary StampedersW 19–71–0Commonwealth Stadium43,033*
Nov 25at Montreal AlouettesW 17–92–0Olympic Stadium65,113

*Top playoff attendance of season

Grey Cup

Teams1 Q2 Q3 Q4 QFinal
Edmonton Eskimos7010017
Montreal Alouettes33309

Roster

1979 Edmonton Eskimos final roster
Quarterbacks

Awards and honours

  • Annis Stukus Trophy – Hugh Campbell
  • CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Dave "Dr. Death" Fennell
  • CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award – Mike Wilson (OT)
  • CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award – Brian Kelly (WR)
  • Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy – Dave Fennell

References

References

  1. "1979 Schedule | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League".
  2. "1979 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) - Pro Football Archives".
  3. "CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League".
  4. "HISTORY >> Grey Cup >> 1979 | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League".
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