Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1970–1979)
From 1970 to 1979, the Edmonton Eskimos won three Grey Cups. During the decade, the Eskimos compiled a record of 107 wins, 61 losses, and 4 ties. One of the highlights of the decade was the start of a streak of five consecutive Grey Cup championships. The streak started in 1978.[1]
| Contents: | 1970 – 1971 – 1972 – 1973 – 1974 – 1975 – 1976 – 1977 – 1978 – 1979 |
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1970
| 1970 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–7 |
| Division place | 2nd, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Western Semi-final |
The Eskimos offense had 291 points for, while the defense had 303 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
1971
| 1971 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 5th, West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The Eskimos offense had 237 points for, while the defense had 305 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
- Dick Dupuis, Defensive Back, CFL All-Star
1972
| 1972 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Western Final |
The Eskimos offense had 386 points for, while the defense had 376 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Postseason
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
- Dave Gasser, Linebacker, CFL All-Star
1973
| 1973 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–5–2 |
| Division place | 1st, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
The Eskimos offense had 372 points for, while the defense had 329 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Postseason
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
1974
| 1974 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–5–1 |
| Division place | 1st, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
The Eskimos offense had 383 points for, while the defense had 294 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Postseason
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
1975
1976
| 1976 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Ray Jauch |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–6–1 |
| Division place | 3rd, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Western Final |
The Eskimos offense had 338 points for, while the defense had 402 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Postseason
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
- George McGowan, Wide Receiver, CFL All-Star
1977
| 1977 Edmonton Eskimos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Norm Kimball |
| Head coach | Hugh Campbell |
| Home field | Clarke Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 1st, West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
The Eskimos offense had 447 points for, while the defense had 362 points allowed
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Postseason
| Week | Opponent | Final score | Record |
Awards and honors
- CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Danny Kepley (LB)
1978
1979
References
- "MATT DUNIGAN | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- "Edmonton Elks historical Canadian Football League (CFL) scores, schedules, and analytics".