1978 Calgary Stampeders Roster
Canadian Football League (CFL)
Team Record: 9-4-3 21
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: Jack Gotta (9-4-3)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1978 Calgary Stampeders StatisticsTeam Record: 9-4-3 21
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: Jack Gotta (9-4-3)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1978 Calgary Stampeders Results
The Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1978 season with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses and 3 ties for 21 points, finishing second in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Calgary scored 381 points, while the defensive squad allowed 311. John Hufnagel passed for 2,663 yards. James Sykes led pass catchers, grabbing 50 receptions, while Willie Armstead contributed 881 receiving yards, while Tom Forzani provided receiving help, too.
James Sykes carried the ball for a team-high 1,020 yards for the Stampeders.
Al Burleson and Terry Irvin each snatched 7 opponent throws.
Jack Gotta coached the team. The 1978 Calgary Stampeders lost in the Division Final.
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| # | Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Vic Anonsen | WR | May 19, 1954 | 5'10" | 175 | Manitoba | Moose Jaw, SK | 3 | |
| 18 | Willie Armstead | WR | April 10, 1952 | 6'2" | 206 | Utah | Hampton, VA | 16 | |
| 76 | Jim Baker | LB | June 13, 1950 | 5'11" | 225 | Arizona State | Smithfield, VA | 3 | |
| 50 | Ollie Bakken | LB | January 30, 1953 | 6'3" | 225 | Minnesota | St. Paul, MN | 14 | |
| 10 | Willie Burden | RB | July 21, 1951 | 5'11" | 205 | North Carolina State | Longwood, NC | 15 | |
| 27 | Al Burleson | DB | September 25, 1954 | 6'2" | 180 | Washington | San Francisco, CA | 16 | |
| 41 | Anthony Dickerson | LB | June 9, 1957 | 6'2" | 220 | SMU | Texas City, TX USA | 2 | |
| 66 | Lloyd Fairbanks | T | April 28, 1953 | 6'4" | 240 | Brigham Young | Raymond, AB | 16 | |
| 33 | Doug Falconer | DB | January 30, 1953 | 5'11" | 175 | Ottawa | Calgary, AB | 16 | |
| 22 | Tom Forzani | WR | June 15, 1951 | 5'11" | 180 | Utah State | 16 | ||
| 74 | Miles Gorrell | T | October 16, 1955 | 6'8" | 285 | Ottawa | Calgary, AB | 16 | |
| 7 | Robin Harber | DB | September 29, 1953 | 6'0" | 192 | Ottawa | 11 | ||
| 17 | Billy Hardee | DB | August 12, 1954 | 6'0" | 184 | Virginia Tech | Lakeland, FL USA | 1 | |
| 77 | John Helton | DE | May 23, 1947 | 6'3" | 250 | Arizona State | Mount Union, PA | 16 | |
| 57 | Harry Holton | T | October 1, 1952 | 6'2" | 235 | Texas - El Paso | 16 | ||
| 16 | John Hufnagel | QB | September 13, 1951 | 6'1" | 194 | Penn St. | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 14 | 0 |
| 51 | Tommy Humphrey | T | March 24, 1950 | 6'6" | 260 | Abilene Christian | Comanche, TX USA | 16 | |
| 28 | Terry Irvin | DB | September 14, 1954 | 5'11" | 190 | Jackson State | Columbia, MS | 15 | |
| 19 | Ken Johnson | QB | January 5, 1951 | 6'2" | 205 | Colorado | Lansing, MI | 8 | 0 |
| 47 | Andy Jonassen | DL | September 25, 1951 | 6'4" | 240 | Calgary | 14 | ||
| 6 | Craig Juntunen | QB | December 12, 1954 | 6'1" | 194 | Idaho | Los Angeles County, CA | 7 | 0 |
| 14 | Kelvin Kirk | WR | December 31, 1953 | 5'10" | 180 | Dayton | Mount Pleasant, FL | 14 | |
| 69 | Dave Kirzinger | G/T | March 1, 1956 | 6'3" | 240 | UBC | Saskatoon, SK | 16 | |
| 8 | Rob Kochel | DB | September 13, 1955 | 5'11" | 180 | Western Ontario | 16 | ||
| 75 | Blain Lamoureux | LB | January 13, 1950 | 6'1" | 215 | Washington State | 16 | ||
| 60 | Reggie Lewis | DL | January 20, 1954 | 6'2" | 252 | Oregon | New Orleans, LA USA | 16 | |
| 54 | Bob Lubig | G | September 17, 1955 | 6'4" | 240 | Montana State | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 16 | |
| 62 | Al MacLean | G | February 12, 1955 | 6'3" | 247 | Bishop's | 1 | ||
| 63 | John Malinosky | T | May 8, 1955 | 6'5" | 260 | Michigan State | Vancouver, BC | 9 | |
| 64 | Ed McAleney | DL | September 21, 1953 | 6'2" | 235 | Massachusetts | Portland, ME USA | 16 | |
| 9 | Mark McDonald | WR | April 27, 1951 | 5'10" | 170 | Washington State | 5 | ||
| 20 | Cyril McFall | K | April 21, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | Winnipeg Rods Jr. | 16 | 0 | |
| 21 | Alex Morris | DB | September 9, 1952 | 6'0" | 186 | Queen's | 3 | ||
| 72 | Bernie Morrison | LB | March 25, 1955 | 6'0" | 215 | Manitoba | Winnipeg, MB | 12 | |
| 32 | Ray Odums | DB | October 30, 1951 | 6'2" | 175 | Alabama | 16 | ||
| 31 | John Palazeti | LB | December 17, 1952 | 6'1" | 215 | Richmond | Detroit, MI | 16 | |
| 21 | Paul Pearson | WR | June 15, 1957 | 6'0" | 180 | UBC | Campbell River, BC | 9 | |
| 25 | Matthew Reed | QB | November 30, 1951 | 6'4" | 235 | Grambling State | Winnfield, LA | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | Tom Reimer | DB | February 24, 1955 | 6'0" | 185 | UBC | 13 | ||
| 12 | Ron Rowland | RB | January 30, 1955 | 6'1" | 205 | Washington | Muskegon, MI | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | James Sykes | RB | November 7, 1954 | 5'11" | 185 | Rice | New Waverly, TX | 15 | |
| 61 | Willie Thomas | C/G | August 14, 1955 | 6'1" | 225 | Calgary | Winnipeg, MB | 16 | |
| 46 | Larry Tittley | C | May 15, 1953 | 6'2" | 230 | Concordia (Montreal) | Montreal, QC | 16 | |
| 70 | Bob Viccars | TE | June 4, 1953 | 6'3" | 228 | Calgary Jr. | Calgary, AB | 16 |
