1955 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
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
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 Bucky McElroy and Hal Waggoner 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.
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Regular Season Points For: 271
Regular Season Points Against: 193
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 6 at Toronto Argonauts 31 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 5, 1955 | Toronto Argonauts 12 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 10, 1955 | Ottawa Rough Riders 12 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 17, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 at Montreal Alouettes 38 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1955 | Montreal Alouettes 13 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22 | W | 3-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 40 at Ottawa Rough Riders 0 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 8, 1955 | Toronto Argonauts 11 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15 | W | 4-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 10, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15 at Toronto Argonauts 16 | L | 4-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| October 15, 1955 | Ottawa Rough Riders 1 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | W | 5-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 at Ottawa Rough Riders 12 | W | 5-0-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| October 29, 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Montreal Alouettes 41 | L | 5-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| November 5, 1955 | Montreal Alouettes 6 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | W | 6-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| November 12, 1955 | Toronto Argonauts 32 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | Eastern Semi-Final |
