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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