1971 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season
The 1971 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 14th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 22nd overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in 2nd place in the East division with a 7–7 record, but lost the Eastern Finals to the Toronto Argonauts. On September 6, 1971, Joe Zuger and Dave Fleming set a franchise record with the longest single play passing yard, a 108-yard passing play against the Argonauts.[1] Tony Gabriel’s rookie season was with Hamilton in 1971, where he caught 20 passes for 285 yards.
Regular season
Season Standings
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Season schedule
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Post-season
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Awards and honours
- Garney Henley, CFL All-Star
- Leonard P. Back was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a Builder, on November 25, 1971.[4]
- Hal Patterson was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a Player, on November 25, 1971 [4]
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