1955 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Statistics

Canadian Football League (CFL)
Team Record: 8-4 16
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Semifinal
Coach: Carl Voyles (8-4)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1955 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
1955 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Results

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1955 season with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses for 16 points, finishing second in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.

The Tiger-Cats scored 271 points, and the solid defense surrendered 193. Lou Kusserow carried the ball for a team-high 743 yards for Hamilton, while Hal Waggoner and Bucky McElroy also contributed to the rushing attack.

Norbert Wirkowski threw for 1,329 yards. Ray Truant led pass catchers, grabbing 19 receptions for 332 yards.

Gerry Sazio picked off 5 opponent throws.

Carl Voyles coached the team. The 1955 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Semifinal.

Click on column headings to sort.


Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Norbert Wirkowski1888947.313297.163.294.84761.7
Carl Garrigus372362.23088.300.038.15354.8
Lou Kusserow11100.01515.000.000.015118.8
Totals22611350.016527.362.7125.353 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Lou Kusserow1277435.968 7
Bucky McElroy1216325.237 6
Hal Waggoner1106175.642 6
Johnny Fedosoff442415.581 4
Steve Oneschuk412335.730 2
Carl Garrigus352266.538 2
Ron Howell171357.950 1
Ray Truant3175.70
Jim Kincaid2157.512 0
Norbert Wirkowski8121.50
Totals50828715.781 28

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Ray Truant1933217.547 0
Ray Ramsey1819410.816 0
Lou Kusserow1419513.927 1
Hal Waggoner1417812.725 0
Frank McDonald1220216.853 2
Bucky McElroy88510.620 0
Ron Howell616227.041 2
Paul Bischoff66310.520 1
Johnny Fedosoff57515.038 0
Steve Oneschuk5397.817 0
Jack Logan24824.039 0
Ralph Toohy24824.031 0
Jim Kincaid12020.020 0
Cam Fraser11111.011 0
Totals113165214.653 6

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % FGS Pts.
Steve Oneschuk005480.0113
Jack Logan222195.55360.0030
Ray Truant171588.211100.0018
Totals393692.311872.7161

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long PS
Cam Fraser125592047.48411
Totals125592047.48411

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Ron Howell5358010.990 1
Johnny Fedosoff4350111.746 0
Paul Bischoff155.00
Carl Garrigus144.00
Totals98109011.190 1

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Hal Waggoner1852229.058 0
Bucky McElroy613021.734 0
Lou Kusserow59819.628 0
Ron Howell35919.726 0
Ralph Toohy4328.015 0
Johnny Fedosoff3248.018 0
Paul Bischoff11515.015 0
Ray Ramsey122.00
Ray Collins100.00
Totals4288221.058 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Gerry Sazio561.20
Hal Waggoner4276.818 0
Ray Ramsey4276.820 0
Paul Bischoff36622.066 0
Johnny Fedosoff3237.720 0
Ray Truant3196.312 0
Carl Garrigus11919.019 0
Ed Clemens11616.016 0
Lou Kusserow11212.012 0
Tom Louderback144.00
Frank McDonald122.00
Frank Dempsey100.00
Ralph Toohy100.00
Steve Oneschuk100.00
Totals302217.466 0

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Lou Kusserow710000040
Hal Waggoner600000030
Bucky McElroy60000030
Jack Logan0321030
Steve Oneschuk20040123
Ron Howell121000020
Johnny Fedosoff4000000020
Ray Truant000115018
Frank McDonald20100015
Carl Garrigus20000010
Cam Fraser0001111
Ralph Toohy00010005
Paul Bischoff10000005
Pete Neumann10005
Gerry Sazio010005
Totals2861000408361200267



Football


Recent Updates

  • March 1, 2024 - Updated NFL draft information, game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated CFL game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated Arena Football League game results and award winners
Football Search

Latest News

Tiger-Cats Add Running Back Bell
Posted on Thursday March 28, 2024

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday, the football club has signed American running back Greg Bell.Bell, 25, most recently spent time with t...

Tiger-Cats Sign DB Avery Young
Posted on Wednesday March 20, 2024

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Wednesday, the football club has signed American defensive back Avery Young.Young, 24, most recently spent time ...

Tiger-Cats Add Six American Players
Posted on Wednesday March 13, 2024

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Wednesday, the football club has signed six American players including defensive back Caleb Biggers, quarterback Har...