1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
Canadian Football League (CFL)
Team Record: 9-6-1 19
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Dave Skrien (9-6-1)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders StatisticsTeam Record: 9-6-1 19
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Dave Skrien (9-6-1)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders Results
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1971 season with a record of 9 wins and 6 losses and 1 ties for 19 points, finishing second in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Roughriders moved the ball well, scoring 347 points, while the defensive squad yielded 316. George Reed ran for a team-high 1,146 yards for Saskatchewan.
Ron Lancaster threw for 2,759 yards. Bobby Thompson hauled in 48 receptions for 774 yards. Nolan Bailey provided receiving help, too.
Bruce Bennett intercepted 8 opponent throws.
Dave Skrien coached the team. The 1971 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Conference Final.
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| # | Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Jack Abendschan | G/K | December 18, 1942 | 6'2" | 245 | New Mexico | San Francisco, CA | 16 |
| 52 | Barry Aldag | C/G | 6'4" | 240 | Regina Rams Jr. | 16 | ||
| 60 | Don Bahnuik | DT | August 18, 1944 | 6'3" | 245 | Regina Rams Jr. | Canora, SK | 14 |
| 77 | Nolan Bailey | TE | 6'2" | 235 | Prairie View A&M | 16 | ||
| 65 | Bill Baker | DE | August 29, 1944 | 6'3" | 255 | Otterbein | Kindersley, SK | 16 |
| 71 | Gord Barwell | WR | 6'0" | 185 | Saskatoon Hilltops Jr. | Saskatoon, SK | 16 | |
| 30 | Bruce Bennett | DB | 5'10" | 175 | Florida | Valdosta, GA | 16 | |
| 42 | Larry Bird | G | October 17, 1945 | 6'0" | 230 | Western Ontario | 16 | |
| 44 | Gary Brandt | G | April 11, 1943 | 6'1" | 235 | Washington | Moose Jaw, SK | 16 |
| 67 | Clyde Brock | T | August 30, 1940 | 6'5" | 268 | Utah St. | Los Angeles, CA USA | 16 |
| Ron Capham | C/G | December 2, 1943 | 6'2" | 240 | Alberta | Flin Flon, MB | 4 | |
| Homer Cavitte | DB | June 28, 1947 | 6'2" | 205 | Lincoln | 3 | ||
| 31 | Charlie Collins | LB | January 24, 1946 | 6'2" | 225 | Auburn | Marietta, GA | 16 |
| 54 | Wally Dempsey | LB | January 19, 1944 | 6'1" | 235 | Washington State | Melrose Park, IL | 16 |
| 16 | Hank Dorsch | FB | 5'10" | 190 | Tulsa | Weyburn, SK | 7 | |
| 27 | Ted Dushinski | DB | November 10, 1943 | 6'0" | 190 | Saskatoon Hilltops Jr. | Saskatoon, SK | 16 |
| 21 | Al Ford | HB | 6'1" | 215 | Pacific | Regina, SK | 16 | |
| 62 | Ken Frith | DT | December 1, 1945 | 6'4" | 252 | Northeast Louisiana | Lake Providence, LA | 5 |
| 57 | Bruce Gainer | LB | 6'0" | 223 | Alberta | 8 | ||
| 59 | Ralph Galloway | G | August 27, 1946 | 6'1" | 250 | Southern Illinois | Aurora, IL | 16 |
| Gary Kerl | LB | July 12, 1947 | 6'2" | 227 | Utah State | Oakland, CA | 1 | |
| 24 | Bob Kosid | DB | February 27, 1942 | 5'10" | 185 | Kentucky | Brandon, MB | 13 |
| 23 | Ron Lancaster | QB | October 14, 1938 | 5'10" | 185 | Wittenberg | Fairchance, PA | 16 |
| 17 | Bill Manchuk | LB | September 1, 1947 | 6'2" | 210 | Alberta | 16 | |
| Archie McCord | G | 6'1" | 230 | North Dakota | 16 | |||
| 37 | Silas McKinnie | RB | January 24, 1946 | 6'2" | 210 | Iowa | Detroit, MI | 15 |
| 61 | Ed McQuarters | DE | April 16, 1943 | 6'1" | 255 | Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK USA | 10 |
| 19 | Steve Molnar | RB | February 28, 1947 | 5'11" | 200 | Utah | 16 | |
| 12 | Bob Pearce | WR | October 4, 1946 | 5'10" | 185 | Stephen F. Austin | Electra, TX | 8 |
| 14 | Gig Perez | DB | August 21, 1948 | 5'11" | 185 | Miami | Huntington Beach, CA | 4 |
| 34 | George Reed | FB | October 2, 1939 | 6'0" | 205 | Washington State | Vicksburg, MS | 16 |
| 66 | Tim Roth | DT | August 14, 1948 | 6'2" | 250 | South Dakota State | Madison, WI | 16 |
| 79 | Don Seaman | LB | 6'2" | 215 | Saskatoon Hilltops Jr. | 16 | ||
| 50 | Wayne Shaw | LB | 6'0" | 210 | Saskatoon Jr. | Bladworth, SK | 16 | |
| 11 | John Steele | DB | November 12, 1948 | 6'2" | 200 | Simon Fraser | 16 | |
| 64 | Gord Stewart | DT | June 18, 1945 | 6'4" | 250 | Boise State | 16 | |
| 26 | Bobby Thompson | RB | January 16, 1947 | 5'11" | 195 | Oklahoma | Raleigh, NC USA | 16 |
| 25 | Jim Walter | DB | August 15, 1942 | 6'0" | 195 | Tulsa | Campbellton, NB | 14 |
| 10 | Bubba Wyche | QB | April 4, 1946 | 6'0" | 190 | Tennessee | 16 |
