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1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders season

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Head coach
  
John Gregory

Record
  
9–9

Playoff finish
  
Won Grey Cup

Home field
  
Taylor Field

Division place
  
3rd, West

The 1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 80th in franchise history. Despite a 9–9 regular season record, the Roughriders ended their season as Grey Cup champions. It was Saskatchewan's first championship in 23 years.

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Regular season

The Roughriders offense scored 655 points, while the defense allowed 654 points.

Grey Cup aftermath

For the Grey Cup celebrations, 18,000 fans showed up at Taylor Field, in minus 10 degree Celsius weather to welcome back the club. A few weeks later, it was revealed that the playoff run nearly bankrupted the team. Instead of a projected $85,000 profit, the Riders lost $195,000 due to the cost of the three road games. General Manager Al Ford declared that the team’s debt increased to 1.6 million dollars.

Awards and honors

  • CFL's Coach of the Year, John Gregory
  • Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player, Offense: Kent Austin
  • Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player, Defense: Chuck Klingbeil
  • Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian, Dave Ridgway
  • Eddie Lowe, CFL All-Star, Defense
  • Don Narcisse, CFL All-Star, Offense
  • Dave Ridgway, CFL All-Star, Special Teams

    • References

    1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders season Wikipedia
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