Edmonton Eskimos seasons (1970–1979)
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 |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
9–8 |
| Division Place |
2nd, West |
| Playoff finish |
Lost Western Semi-final |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1969 |
1971 |
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 |
Awards and honors
1971
| 1971 Edmonton Eskimos season |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
6–10 |
| Division Place |
5th, West |
| Playoff finish |
Did not qualify |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1970 |
1972 |
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 |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
10–7 |
| Division Place |
2nd, West |
| Playoff finish |
Lost Western Final |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1971 |
1973 |
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 |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
10–6–2 |
| Division Place |
1st, West |
| Playoff finish |
Grey Cup runner-up |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1972 |
1974 |
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
1974
| 1974 Edmonton Eskimos season |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
11–6–1 |
| Division Place |
1st, West |
| Playoff finish |
Grey Cup runner-up |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1973 |
1975 |
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
1975
| 1975 Edmonton Eskimos season |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
14–4 |
| Division Place |
1st, West |
| Playoff finish |
Grey Cup Champions |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1974 |
1976 |
The Eskimos offense had 472 points for, while the defense had 396 points allowed
Schedule
| Week |
Opponent |
Final Score |
Record |
Postseason
| Week |
Opponent |
Final Score |
Record |
Awards and honors
1976
| 1976 Edmonton Eskimos season |
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| Head coach |
Ray Jauch |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
10–7–1 |
| Division Place |
3rd, West |
| Playoff finish |
Lost Western Final |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1975 |
1977 |
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 |
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| Head coach |
Hugh Campbell |
| Home field |
Clarke Stadium |
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| Results |
| Record |
11–7 |
| Division Place |
1st, West |
| Playoff finish |
Grey Cup runner-up |
| Timeline |
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| Previous season |
Next season |
| 1976 |
1978 |
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
1978
1979
References
External links
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| The franchise |
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| Stadiums |
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| Culture |
Nanook and Punter
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| Lore |
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| Grey Cup championships (13) |
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| Western Division championships (22) |
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| CFL Seasons (54) |
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