Ottawa Rough Riders seasons (1960–1969)
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During the decade, Russ Jackson never missed a game due to injury. Every year in the decade, Jackson led the Rough Riders to the playoffs. From 1963 to 1969, he was the Eastern Division Passing Leader.[1]
1960
edit1961
edit| 1961 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–6 |
| Division place | 2nd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Semi-Finals |
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Bombers | 19–29 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Stampeders | 32–1 | 1–1 |
Awards and honors
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1962
edit| 1962 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–7–1 |
| Division place | 2nd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Semi-Finals |
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger-Cats | 16–28 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Alouettes | 29–18 | 1–1 |
Awards and honors
edit- Russ Jackson, QB, Eastern Division All-Star
1963
edit| 1963 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–5 |
| Division place | 2nd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Finals |
In 1963, Russ Jackson was the first double winner of the Schenley Outstanding Canadian and Outstanding Player Awards.[1]
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonauts | 5–8 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Alouettes | 31–14 | 1–1 |
Awards and honors
edit- CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Russ Jackson (QB)
- CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Russ Jackson (QB)
- Russ Jackson, QB, Eastern Division All-Star
- Russ Jackson, CFL Passing Yards Leader
- Russ Jackson, CFL Pass Attempts Leader
1964
edit| 1964 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–5–1 |
| Division place | 2nd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Finals |
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonauts | 21–23 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Tiger-Cats | 13–10 | 1–1 |
Awards and honors
edit- Russ Jackson, CFL Passing Yards Leader
1965
edit| 1965 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–7 |
| Division place | 2nd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Finals |
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonauts | 17–14 | 1–0 |
| 2 | Alouettes | 23–2 | 2–0 |
Awards and honors
edit- Russ Jackson, CFL Passing Yards Leader
1966
edit| 1966 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–3 |
| Division place | 1st, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
Schedule
edit| Week | Opponent | Final Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alouettes | 10–8 | 1–0 |
| 2 | Stampeders | 13–6 | 2–0 |
Awards and honors
edit- CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Russ Jackson (QB)
- CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Russ Jackson (QB)
- CFL's Coach of the Year – Frank Clair
- Russ Jackson, QB, Eastern Division All-Star
- Russ Jackson, CFL Passing Yards Leader
- Russ Jackson, CFL Pass Attempts Leader
CFL All-Stars
edit- Russ Jackson, QB