1963 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-4 20
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Won Grey Cup
Coach: Ralph Sazio (10-4)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1963 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1963 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 2-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Tiger-Cats led the league with just 214 points allowed. Hamilton scored 312 points. Bernie Faloney passed for 2,305 yards. Hal Patterson led all receivers, grabbing 41 receptions for 841 yards. Tommy Grant provided receiving help, too.
Willie Bethea carried the ball for a team-high 435 yards.
Garney Henley intercepted 6 opponent throws.
Ralph Sazio coached the team. The 1963 Hamilton Tiger-Cats won the Grey Cup.
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Regular Season Points For: 312
Regular Season Points Against: 214
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1963 | Montreal Alouettes 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 15, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 3 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 5 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| August 19, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 at Calgary Stampeders 35 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 24, 1963 | Ottawa Rough Riders 16 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| September 2, 1963 | Toronto Argonauts 1 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 | W | 3-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| September 7, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 at Ottawa Rough Riders 28 | L | 3-0-0 | 0-3-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| September 15, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 at Toronto Argonauts 15 | L | 3-0-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 21, 1963 | BC Lions 21 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38 | W | 4-0-0 | 0-4-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| September 29, 1963 | Montreal Alouettes 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 | W | 5-0-0 | 0-4-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| October 7, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 26 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 | W | 5-0-0 | 1-4-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| October 14, 1963 | Edmonton Eskimos 17 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | W | 6-0-0 | 1-4-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| October 20, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 11 at Toronto Argonauts 10 | W | 6-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| October 26, 1963 | Ottawa Rough Riders 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 11 | W | 7-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| November 3, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 49 at Montreal Alouettes 21 | W | 7-0-0 | 3-4-0 | 10-4-0 | ||
| November 16, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45 at Ottawa Rough Riders 0 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 24, 1963 | Ottawa Rough Riders 35 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 | |
| November 30, 1963 | BC Lions 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | Grey Cup #51 Vancouver |
