1989 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 12-6 24
Finishing 1st in the CFL's East Division
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Grey Cup
Coach: Al Bruno (12-6)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1989 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses for 24 points, finishing first in the CFL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Tiger-Cats ran up 519 points, and the defense conceded 517. Mike Kerrigan triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,635 yards. Tony Champion grabbed 95 receptions for 1,656 yards.
Derrick McAdoo carried the ball for a team-high 1,039 yards for Hamilton.
Lance Shields intercepted 7 opponent throws. Grover Covington topped the defensive unit with 15 quarterback sacks.
Al Bruno coached the team. The 1989 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Grey Cup.
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Regular Season Points For: 519
Regular Season Points Against: 517
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 at Toronto Argonauts 15 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| July 20, 1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| July 28, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| August 4, 1989 | BC Lions 38 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| August 10, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8 at Calgary Stampeders 40 | L | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| August 18, 1989 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 40 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 46 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| August 23, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Edmonton Eskimos 37 | L | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| August 28, 1989 | Calgary Stampeders 34 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| September 4, 1989 | Toronto Argonauts 18 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| September 10, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 at Ottawa Rough Riders 40 | L | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| September 17, 1989 | Ottawa Rough Riders 34 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 52 | W | 5-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| September 22, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19 | W | 5-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 8-4-0 | OT | |
| September 29, 1989 | Edmonton Eskimos 33 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 12 | L | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| October 6, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 at BC Lions 46 | L | 5-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| October 15, 1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29 | W | 6-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| October 22, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 at Ottawa Rough Riders 22 | W | 6-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 10-6-0 | ||
| October 29, 1989 | Toronto Argonauts 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45 | W | 7-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 11-6-0 | ||
| November 4, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 36 at Toronto Argonauts 27 | W | 7-2-0 | 5-4-0 | 12-6-0 | ||
| November 19, 1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Final | |
| November 26, 1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 40 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 43 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Grey Cup #77 Toronto |
