1954 BC Lions season
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The 1954
BC Lions
season was the inaugural season for the Lions. By Bailey
scored the first touchdown in BC Lions history in a 8–6 loss to Winnipeg
on August 28, 1954.
The first win in franchise history (and the only win of the season) came on September 18, 1954 when the Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders
9–4 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver
.
The Lions finished the season with a 1–15 record and failed to make the playoffs.
1954 in Canadian football
The 1954 season of Canadian football is widely considered to be the first season of the modern era of Canadian football, although the Canadian Football League would not be officially founded for another four years.-Canadian Football News in 1954:...
BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
season was the inaugural season for the Lions. By Bailey
Byron Bailey
Byron "By" Ladare Bailey born to Rollin Edward and Cora Helen . Bailey, was a professional American and Canadian football player, primarily as a fullback and defensive back with the Canadian Football League BC Lions. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Bailey is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of...
scored the first touchdown in BC Lions history in a 8–6 loss to Winnipeg
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
on August 28, 1954.
The first win in franchise history (and the only win of the season) came on September 18, 1954 when the Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
9–4 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
.
The Lions finished the season with a 1–15 record and failed to make the playoffs.
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wed, Aug 11 | Montreal Alouettes | 22–0 | Loss | 19,371 | 0–1 |
| B | Wed, Aug 18 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 12–0 | Loss | 0–2 | |
Season Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 255 | 163 | 22 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan Roughriders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... |
16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 239 | 204 | 22 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... |
16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 202 | 190 | 18 |
| Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 271 | 165 | 16 |
| BC Lions BC Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... |
16 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 100 | 345 | 2 |
Season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Aug 28 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 8–6 | Loss | 20,606 | 0–1 |
| 1 | Mon, Aug 30 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 17–0 | Loss | 14,878 | 0–2 |
| 2 | Sat, Sept 4 | at Calgary Stampeders | 34–0 | Loss | 15,000 | 0–3 |
| 2 | Mon, Sept 6 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 12–6 | Loss | 18,000 | 0–4 |
| 3 | Sat, Sept 11 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 17–7 | Loss | 13,000 | 0–5 |
| 3 | Mon, Sept 13 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 22–17 | Loss | 16,760 | 0–6 |
| 4 | Sat, Sept 18 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 9–4 | Win | 18,786 | 1–6 |
| 4 | Mon, Sept 20 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 23–13 | Loss | 21,186 | 1–7 |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 2 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 43–12 | Loss | 12,000 | 1–8 |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 4 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 24–6 | Loss | 15,273 | 1–9 |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 9 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 13–6 | Loss | 18,555 | 1–10 |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 11 | at Calgary Stampeders | 42–6 | Loss | 12,500 | 1–11 |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 16 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 31–3 | Loss | 15,000 | 1–12 |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 18 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 22–0 | Loss | 13,136 | 1–13 |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 23 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 18–0 | Loss | 17,061 | 1–14 |
| 8 | Mon, Oct 25 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 15–9 | Loss | 10,775 | 1–15 |