1965 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Statistics

Canadian Football League (CFL)
Team Record: 10-4 20
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 3-0 Won Grey Cup
Coach: Ralph Sazio (10-4)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1965 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
1965 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Results

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1965 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses for 20 points, finishing first in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-0.

The defense proved to be a force, as the Tiger-Cats topped the league with just 153 points allowed. Hamilton scored 281 points. Willie Bethea carried the ball for a team-high 598 yards, and Art Baker additionally aided the ground game.

Frank Cosentino threw for 876 yards, and Joe Zuger played quarterback as well. Stan Crisson led pass catchers, grabbing 28 receptions, while Tommy Grant contributed 558 receiving yards.

Billy Wayte picked off 9 opponent throws.

Ralph Sazio coached the team. The 1965 Hamilton Tiger-Cats won the Grey Cup.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Frank Cosentino1215142.18767.265.0129.95844.3
Joe Zuger1084138.06696.221.976.59138.7
Don Sutherin100.000.000.01100.000.0
Totals2309240.015456.783.5208.791 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Willie Bethea1175985.145 4
Art Baker1145554.990 3
Mel Anthony442275.235 0
Johnny Counts492194.523 1
Gerry McDougall281314.715 1
Joe Zuger44862.022 2
Dave Fleming17784.611 0
Frank Cosentino29762.618 2
Paul Duda6244.00
John Cimba3144.711 0
Dick Cohee144.00
Don Sutherin133.00
Totals45320154.490 13

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Stan Crisson2843115.430 1
Tommy Grant2355824.391 5
Gerry McDougall918320.358 0
Cloyd Webb811113.929 1
Willie Bethea8779.621 0
Johnny Counts8749.239 0
Hal Patterson37525.050 1
Dave Viti23015.021 0
Jim Reynolds11616.016 0
Garney Henley1-5-5.0-5 0
Mel Anthony1-5-5.0-5 0
Totals92154516.891 8

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % FGS KO Yds. Avg. Long KOS Pts.
Don Sutherin251976.0361952.8539224257.585182
Totals251976.0361952.8539224257.585182

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long PS
Joe Zuger134599044.78112
Totals134599044.78112

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Garney Henley676579.854 0
Ted Page241646.824 0
Tommy Grant311394.523 0
Don Sutherin8567.011 0
Totals13010167.854 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick Cohee1333125.535 0
Willie Bethea1017617.643 0
Johnny Counts511022.032 0
Gerry McDougall36622.023 0
Dave Fleming24623.028 0
Bob Krouse188.00
Totals3473721.743 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Billy Wayte914215.864 2
Garney Henley67512.527 2
Ted Page410827.052 1
Dick Cohee36321.035 1
Herb Paterra34314.322 0
Don Sutherin22412.024 0
Zeno Karcz200.00
Ed Hoerster155.00
Dave Viti100.00
Totals3146014.864 6

Defense and Fumbles:

Player Tackle Brup Fum FRec FYds FTD FF
Marty MartinelloN/A1
Willie BetheaN/A1
Totals0000020

Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Don Sutherin0001919682
Willie Bethea400100030
Tommy Grant5000030
Joe Zuger2001224
Art Baker300018
Garney Henley00200012
Frank Cosentino200012
Billy Wayte200012
Stan Crisson10006
Ted Page010006
Marty Martinello10006
Johnny Counts1000006
Dick Cohee0010006
Cloyd Webb10006
Gerry McDougall1000006
Hal Patterson10006
Totals13800062019191900268



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