1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Statistics

Canadian Football League (CFL)
Team Record: 9-5 18
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Ralph Sazio (9-5)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Roster
1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Results

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League ended the 1966 season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses for 18 points, finishing second in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.

Defensively, the Tiger-Cats led the league with just 160 points allowed. Hamilton chalked up 264 points. Dick Cohee carried the ball for a team-high 635 yards, while Willie Bethea and Bobby Kuntz additionally contributed to the rushing attack.

Joe Zuger passed for 1,252 yards. Tommy Grant led pass catchers, grabbing 35 receptions for 683 yards, while Hal Patterson contributed to the receiving game, too.

Garney Henley and Don Sutherin each picked off 6 opponent throws.

Ralph Sazio coached the team. The 1966 Hamilton Tiger-Cats lost in the Conference Final.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Joe Zuger1597044.012527.974.4116.94857.4
Frank Cosentino1235746.39137.497.31310.66256.4
Dick Cohee2150.04924.5150.000.049135.4
Totals28412845.122147.8176.0248.562 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick Cohee1046356.181 2
Willie Bethea955315.655 0
Bobby Kuntz1155044.417 5
Joe Zuger431623.823 3
Dave Fleming19814.331 0
Gerry McDougall15755.012 0
Frank Cosentino19753.922 0
Art Baker11433.910 1
John Cimba7304.30
Gene Ceppetelli100.00
Totals42921365.081 11

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Tommy Grant3568319.547 8
Hal Patterson2847016.862 3
Willie Bethea2023811.949 2
Dave Viti1018618.641 1
Dick Cohee917419.344 0
Bobby Kuntz710214.638 1
Gerry McDougall79313.330 2
Dave Fleming47719.225 0
Larry Molinari45714.221 0
Garney Henley2168.013 0
Steve Hmiel11212.012 0
Larry Tomlinson166.00
Totals128211416.562 17

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % FGS KO Yds. Avg. Long KOS Pts.
Don Sutherin312580.6251040.01143257459.977066
Totals312580.6251040.01143257459.977066

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long PS
Joe Zuger118519544.0818
Don Sutherin1350238.6501
Totals131569743.5819

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Garney Henley834385.380 0
Tommy Grant371834.983 0
Don Sutherin15563.724 0
Ted Page3144.70
Totals1386915.083 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Dick Cohee1439828.452 0
Willie Bethea1232727.236 0
Gerry McDougall25125.528 0
Dave Fleming23919.523 0
Steve Hmiel12828.028 0
Bobby Kuntz22613.014 0
Totals3386926.352 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Garney Henley67813.025 0
Don Sutherin6355.832 0
Billy Wayte410125.255 0
Dave Fleming35317.729 0
Ted Page2126.012 0
Herb Paterra11818.018 1
Jim Reynolds11414.014 0
Totals2331113.555 1

Defense and Fumbles:

Player Tackle Brup Fum FRec FYds FTD FF
Dave FlemingN/A1
Steve HmielN/A1
Totals0000020

Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Don Sutherin0010251267
Tommy Grant8000048
Bobby Kuntz51000036
Joe Zuger300826
Hal Patterson300018
Willie Bethea02000113
Dick Cohee20000012
Gerry McDougall02000012
Art Baker10006
Herb Paterra10006
Dave Viti10006
Steve Hmiel0010006
Dave Fleming000010006
Totals111700012010252100262



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