1987 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-11 14
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's East Division
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Ted Schmitz (1-5)
Coach: Al Bruno (6-6)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1987 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1987 season with a record of 7 wins and 11 losses for 14 points, finishing third in the CFL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Hamilton scored 470 points, while the defensive squad gave up 509. Tom Porras directed the offense, slinging for 3,293 yards. Steve Stapler led the receiving corps, grabbing 85 receptions for 1,516 yards.
Johnnie Jones carried the ball for a team-high 408 yards for the Tiger-Cats, while Dan Huclack and Ken Zachary additionally aided the ground game.
Paul Bennett picked off 6 opponent throws. Grover Covington and Mike Walker each topped the defensive unit with 17 quarterback sacks.
Ted Schmitz and Al Bruno coached the team. The 1987 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Division Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 470
Regular Season Points Against: 509
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 at Ottawa Rough Riders 36 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| July 5, 1987 | Edmonton Eskimos 36 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| July 12, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 40 at Edmonton Eskimos 30 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| July 17, 1987 | Toronto Argonauts 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| July 26, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 | W | 0-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| July 31, 1987 | BC Lions 20 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| August 14, 1987 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 26 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| August 21, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 at Toronto Argonauts 25 | W | 2-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-3-0 | ||
| August 29, 1987 | Ottawa Rough Riders 23 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 | W | 3-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| September 7, 1987 | Toronto Argonauts 25 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 | L | 3-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| September 20, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29 at Toronto Argonauts 39 | L | 3-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| September 27, 1987 | Calgary Stampeders 33 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17 | L | 3-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| October 4, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 47 | L | 3-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| October 11, 1987 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | L | 3-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| October 17, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 11 at BC Lions 25 | L | 3-5-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-9-0 | ||
| October 24, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 at Ottawa Rough Riders 2 | W | 3-5-0 | 4-4-0 | 7-9-0 | ||
| November 1, 1987 | Calgary Stampeders 34 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33 | L | 3-6-0 | 4-4-0 | 7-10-0 | ||
| November 6, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 36 at Calgary Stampeders 42 | L | 3-6-0 | 4-5-0 | 7-11-0 | ||
| November 15, 1987 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13 at Toronto Argonauts 29 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | Eastern Semi-Final |
