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1977 Ottawa Rough Riders season

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Head coach
  
George Brancato

Record
  
8–8

Playoff finish
  
Lost Eastern Finals

Home field
  
Lansdowne Park

Division place
  
2nd, East

The 1977 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in 2nd place in the East division with an 8–8 record. Richard Holmes became the first player in CFL history to rush for 1,000 yards with two different teams. He rushed for 1016 yards while playing for the Argonauts and the Ottawa Rough Riders.

Awards and honours

  • CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Tony Gabriel (TE)
  • Tom Clements, All-Eastern Quarterback
  • Tony Gabriel, Tight End, CFL All-Star
  • Jeff Turcotte, Guard, CFL All-Star
  • Mike Widger, Linebacker, CFL All-Star

    • References

    1977 Ottawa Rough Riders season Wikipedia
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