1959 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-4 20
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Grey Cup
Coach: Jim Trimble (10-4)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1959 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1959 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses for 20 points, finishing first in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Tiger-Cats surrendered 162 points, lowest in the league. Hamilton netted 298 points. Bernie Faloney threw for 2,187 yards. Paul Dekker grabbed 35 receptions, while Ron Howell contributed 624 receiving yards. Tommy Grant provided receiving help, too.
Gerry McDougall carried the ball for a team-high 1,010 yards.
Ralph Goldston intercepted 9 opponent throws.
Jim Trimble coached the team. The 1959 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Grey Cup.
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Regular Season Points For: 298
Regular Season Points Against: 162
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 1959 | Montreal Alouettes 16 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 21, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Toronto Argonauts 7 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| August 29, 1959 | Ottawa Rough Riders 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| September 7, 1959 | Toronto Argonauts 3 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| September 12, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 at Montreal Alouettes 27 | L | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| September 16, 1959 | Montreal Alouettes 13 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25 | W | 4-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| September 20, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34 at Toronto Argonauts 17 | W | 4-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| September 26, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 at Ottawa Rough Riders 14 | W | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| October 3, 1959 | Ottawa Rough Riders 9 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 | L | 4-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| October 10, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13 at Toronto Argonauts 7 | W | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| October 12, 1959 | Toronto Argonauts 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | W | 5-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 9-2-0 | ||
| October 17, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | L | 5-1-0 | 4-2-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| October 24, 1959 | Montreal Alouettes 0 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 | W | 6-1-0 | 4-2-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| October 31, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Montreal Alouettes 15 | L | 6-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 10-4-0 | ||
| November 14, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 5 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 21, 1959 | Ottawa Rough Riders 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 | |
| November 28, 1959 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | Grey Cup #47 Toronto |
