1956 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-7 14
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Final
Coach: Jim Trimble (7-7)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1956 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1956 season with a record of 7 wins and 7 losses for 14 points, finishing second in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Tiger-Cats moved the ball well, scoring 383 points, but the defensive squad yielded 385. Tony Curcillo threw for 1,726 yards. Paul Dekker led all receivers, grabbing 27 receptions, while Hal Waggoner contributed 585 receiving yards.
Cookie Gilchrist carried the pigskin for a team-high 832 yards for Hamilton.
Ray Truant picked off 8 opponent throws.
Jim Trimble coached the team. The 1956 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 383
Regular Season Points Against: 385
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1956 | Ottawa Rough Riders 29 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| August 29, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 at Toronto Argonauts 0 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 3, 1956 | Toronto Argonauts 21 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 at Ottawa Rough Riders 0 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| September 12, 1956 | Toronto Argonauts 22 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| September 14, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 at Toronto Argonauts 41 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| September 22, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Montreal Alouettes 56 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 29, 1956 | Montreal Alouettes 44 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43 | L | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| October 6, 1956 | Toronto Argonauts 6 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 42 | W | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| October 8, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34 at Toronto Argonauts 29 | W | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| October 13, 1956 | Ottawa Rough Riders 24 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 40 | W | 3-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| October 20, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Montreal Alouettes 82 | L | 3-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| October 27, 1956 | Montreal Alouettes 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 50 | W | 4-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| November 3, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | L | 4-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| November 7, 1956 | Ottawa Rough Riders 21 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 46 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 10, 1956 | Montreal Alouettes 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 17, 1956 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 41 at Montreal Alouettes 48 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 |
