Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1980–89)

Contents:	1980 – 1981 – 1982 – 1983 – 1984 – 1985 – 1986 – 1987 – 1988 – 1989

From 1980 to 1989, the Edmonton Eskimos won four Grey Cups. During the decade, the Eskimos compiled a record of 127 wins, 56 losses, and 2 ties. One of the highlights of the decade was the emergence of Matt Dunigan.From 1984–87, the Esks record improved with Dunigan at the helm. Avenging a loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 1986 Grey Cup, the Eskimos once again reigned supreme and captured the Cup in 1987.^[1]

1980

Main article: 1980 Edmonton Eskimos season

1981

Main article: 1981 Edmonton Eskimos season

1982

Main article: 1982 Edmonton Eskimos season

1983

1983 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Pete Kettela, Jackie Parker
Home field	Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record	8–9
Division place	3rd, West
Playoff finish	Lost Western semi-final

The Eskimos offense had 472 points for, while the defense had 426 points allowed. Warren Moon finished his career in the CFL in 1983. He was the league's leading passer with 380 completions of 664 attempts for 5,648 yards and 31 touchdowns. He was also named to the Western All-Star team, the CFL All-Star team and won the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award.^[1]

Schedule

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Postseason

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Player stats

Passing

Player	Games Played	Attempts	Completions	Yards	Pct.	Interceptions	Long	Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan^[1]	16	26	14	239	53.9	2	54	4
Warren Moon^[1]	16	664	380	5648	57.2	19	48	31

Rushing

Player	Rushes	Yards	Long	Touchdowns
Warren Moon^[1]	85	527	25	3

Awards and honors

CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Warren Moon
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy – Warren Moon

1984

1984 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Jackie Parker
Home field	Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record	9–8
Division place	3rd, West
Playoff finish	Lost Western semi-final

The Eskimos offense had 484 points for, while the defense had 498 points allowed. In 1984, Matt Dunigan captured the Molson Toughest Yard Award given to the player that exemplified heart, desire, determination, toughness, and the will to win by going the extra yard.^[1]

Schedule

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Postseason

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Player stats

Passing

Player	Games Played	Attempts	Completions	Yards	Pct.	Interceptions	Long	Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan^[1]	13	412	220	3273	53.4	19	81	21

Awards and honors

Molson Toughest Yard Award: Matt Dunigan
Norm Fieldgate Trophy: James "Quick" Parker

1985

1985 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Jackie Parker
Home field	Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record	10–7
Division place	3rd, West

The Eskimos offense had 447 points for, while the defense had 395 points allowed

Schedule

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Postseason

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Player stats

Passing

Player	Games Played	Attempts	Completions	Yards	Pct.	Interceptions	Long	Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan^[1]	14	405	242	3410	59.7	22	89	19

1986

1986 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Jackie Parker
Home field	Commonwealth Stadium
Results
Record	15–5–1
Division place	1st, West
Playoff finish	Grey Cup runner-up

The Eskimos offense had 623 points for, while the defense had 427 points allowed

Schedule

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Postseason

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record

Player stats

Passing

Player	Games Played	Attempts	Completions	Yards	Pct.	Interceptions	Long	Touchdowns
Matt Dunigan^[1]	18	485	275	3648	56.7	14	68	25

Punt Returns

Player	Games Played	Number	Yards	Long	Touchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams^[1]	8	37	423	74	1

Kickoff Returns

Player	Games Played	Number	Yards	Long	Touchdowns
Henry Gizmo Williams^[1]	8	9	210	35	0

Awards and honors

Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy – Tom Dixon

1987

Main article: 1987 Edmonton Eskimos season

1988

Main article: 1988 Edmonton Eskimos season

1989

Main article: 1989 Edmonton Eskimos season

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 http://www.cfl.ca/page/hall-of-fame-matt-dunigan

External links

Official site

Edmonton Eskimos

Founded in 1949 Based in Edmonton, Alberta

Franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head coaches

Stadiums	Clarke Stadium Commonwealth Stadium

Lore	Labour Day Classic Battle of Alberta Alberta Crude 70th Grey Cup Edmonton Eskimos Cheerleaders

Important figures	Danny Bass Leroy Blugh Johnny Bright Hugh Campbell Tommy Joe Coffey Rod Connop Dave Cutler Eck Duggan Ron "Swampdog" Estay Dave "Doctor Death" Fennell Brian Fryer Larry Highbaugh Brian Kelly Danny Kepley Norm Kimball Normie "The China Clipper" Kwong Moe Lieberman Neil Lumsden George McGowan Rollie Miles Ken Montgomery Warren Moon Frank Morris Roger Nelson Jackie "Ole Spaghetti Legs" Parker Willie "The Terminator" Pless Tom Scott Terry Vaughn Tom Wilkinson Henry "Gizmo" Williams

Key personnel	Owners: Community owned General Manager: Ed Hervey Head Coach: Jason Maas

Grey Cup championships (14)	1954 1955 1956 1975 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1987 1993 2003 2005 2015

Western Division championships (23)	1952 1954 1955 1956 1960 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1986 1987 1990 1993 1996 2002 2003 2005 2015

Current league affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: West

Edmonton portal Canadian football portal

1983 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1983 CFL Draft 71st Grey Cup

1984 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1984 CFL Draft 72nd Grey Cup

1985 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1985 CFL Draft 73rd Grey Cup

1986 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1986 CFL Draft 74th Grey Cup

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