Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1970–79)

Contents:	1970 – 1971 – 1972 – 1973 – 1974 – 1975 – 1976 – 1977 – 1978 – 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]

1970

1970 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Ray Jauch
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	9–8
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

Postseason

Week	Opponent	Final Score	Record
17	Stampeders	9–16	9–8

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Awards and honors

Annis Stukus Trophy – Ray Jauch

1971

1971 Edmonton Eskimos season
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
Head coach	Ray Jauch
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	10–7
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
Head coach	Ray Jauch
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	10–6–2
Division place	1st, West
Playoff finish	Grey Cup runner-up

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

CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – George McGowan (WR)

1974

1974 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Ray Jauch
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	11–6–1
Division place	1st, West
Playoff finish	Grey Cup runner-up

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

CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Tom Wilkinson (QB)

1975

Main article: 1975 Edmonton Eskimos season

1976

1976 Edmonton Eskimos season
Head coach	Ray Jauch
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	10–7–1
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
Head coach	Hugh Campbell
Home field	Clarke Stadium
Results
Record	11–7
Division place	1st, West
Playoff finish	Grey Cup runner-up

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

Main article: 1978 Edmonton Eskimos season

1979

Main article: 1979 Edmonton Eskimos season

References

External links

Official website

Edmonton Eskimos

Founded in 1949 Based in Edmonton, Alberta

The 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

1970 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1970 CFL Draft 58th Grey Cup

1971 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1971 CFL Draft 59th Grey Cup

1972 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1972 CFL Draft 60th Grey Cup

1973 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1973 CFL Draft 61st Grey Cup

1974 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1974 CFL Draft 62nd Grey Cup

1976 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1976 CFL Draft 64th Grey Cup

1977 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	1977 CFL Draft 65th Grey Cup

Canadian Football League

Teams

West division

East division

Defunct

Canada Ottawa Rough Riders Ottawa Renegades Atlantic Schooners (never played)

CFL USA Baltimore Stallions Birmingham Barracudas Las Vegas Posse Memphis Mad Dogs Sacramento Gold Miners San Antonio Texans Shreveport Pirates Miami Manatees (never played)

Awards

West division	Nicklin Martin Fieldgate Parker DeMarco-Becket Dryburgh James

East division	Evanshen Hayman McCaffrey Gibson Dandurand

League-wide	Grey Cup champions Grey Cup MVP Suderman Outstanding Player Canadian Defensive Player Offensive Lineman Rookie Stukus Pate Gaudaur Agro

Defunct	Lineman Jeff Russel Gruen Rogers Ross Taylor Dixon

Broadcasting

Lists	Current announcers Grey Cup TV markets

United States	NBCSN ESPN2 ESPN

Other

Canadian football portal

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