1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-5 18
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Ralph Sazio (9-5)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1966 season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses for 18 points, finishing second in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Tiger-Cats led the league with just 160 points allowed. Hamilton chalked up 264 points. Dick Cohee carried the ball for a team-high 635 yards, while Bobby Kuntz and Willie Bethea additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Joe Zuger passed for 1,252 yards. Tommy Grant led pass catchers, grabbing 35 receptions for 683 yards, while Hal Patterson was targeted regularly, too.
Don Sutherin and Garney Henley each picked off 6 opponent throws.
Ralph Sazio coached the team. The 1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Conference Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 264
Regular Season Points Against: 160
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 at Toronto Argonauts 8 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 13, 1966 | Calgary Stampeders 3 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| August 20, 1966 | Toronto Argonauts 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| August 24, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8 at Montreal Alouettes 16 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| September 5, 1966 | Ottawa Rough Riders 12 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| September 10, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 27 | L | 3-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| September 17, 1966 | Montreal Alouettes 4 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33 | W | 4-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1966 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29 | W | 5-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 at Edmonton Eskimos 7 | W | 5-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| October 3, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 10 at BC Lions 17 | L | 5-0-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| October 10, 1966 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8 | W | 6-0-0 | 2-3-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| October 16, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 at Ottawa Rough Riders 20 | L | 6-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| October 22, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 at Montreal Alouettes 14 | W | 6-0-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| October 29, 1966 | Toronto Argonauts 8 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 5 | L | 6-1-0 | 3-4-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| November 6, 1966 | Montreal Alouettes 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 13, 1966 | Ottawa Rough Riders 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 19, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 42 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 |
