1983 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 5-10-1 11
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's East Division
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: Al Bruno (1-2-1)
Coach: Bud Riley (4-8)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1983 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1983 season with a record of 5 wins and 10 losses and 1 ties for 11 points, finishing third in the CFL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Hamilton ran up 389 points, while the shaky defensive squad conceded 498. Tom Clements threw for 2,416 yards, and Dieter Brock played quarterback, too. Keith Baker grabbed 66 receptions, while Ron Johnson contributed 914 receiving yards. Rocky DiPietro and Johnny Shepherd provided receiving help also.
Johnny Shepherd carried the ball for a team-high 1,069 yards for the Tiger-Cats.
Felix Wright picked off 6 opponent throws. Grover Covington topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.
Al Bruno and Bud Riley coached the team. The 1983 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Division Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 389
Regular Season Points Against: 498
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 1983 | Edmonton Eskimos 35 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| July 16, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 50 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 19 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| July 22, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| July 30, 1983 | BC Lions 34 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| August 6, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 at Toronto Argonauts 18 | W | 0-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| August 13, 1983 | Ottawa Rough Riders 22 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| August 21, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15 at Calgary Stampeders 29 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 5, 1983 | Montreal Concordes 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| September 11, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 at Edmonton Eskimos 50 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| September 18, 1983 | Toronto Argonauts 50 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| September 25, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25 at Ottawa Rough Riders 29 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| October 1, 1983 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 | L | 2-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-8-0 | ||
| October 15, 1983 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34 | W | 3-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| October 22, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at BC Lions 41 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-5-0 | 5-9-0 | ||
| October 30, 1983 | Calgary Stampeders 35 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 12 | L | 3-5-0 | 2-5-0 | 5-10-0 | ||
| November 6, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 at Montreal Concordes 21 | T | 3-5-0 | 2-5-1 | 5-10-1 | ||
| November 13, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33 at Ottawa Rough Riders 31 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 20, 1983 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 36 at Toronto Argonauts 41 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final |
