Lui Passaglia kicked the winning field goal with 30 seconds left to give the Lions a tough 24–23 come-from-behind victory. 819 talking about this. Lions' quarterback Danny McManus entered the game and staged a second-half rally. Despite the large number of new players, the Lions jelled and finished the regular season with a 10–8 record. The Leos got back on track with a strong performance over Ottawa, and went on to a 7–1 record, challenging the Stampeders in the North Division. The Lions thus faced Montreal in the Eastern semi-finals, eventually losing to the Alouettes, 45–35, in a spirited contest. BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.It is owned and operated by the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a crown corporation of the province. Jacques Chapdelaine came back from the Edmonton Eskimos after being fired as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach in his one year with the club. The Lions tied their first game against Calgary in the dying seconds of the contest as Doug Flutie tossed a "hail Mary" pass to Ray Alexander in the end zone. The team ditched its predominantly orange and white uniform design to black with silver helmets and pants. Finishing at 8–10, the Lions did make the playoffs, but were immediately bounced by Calgary in the Western Division semi-finals, 28–19. As a result, the team missed the playoffs one year after being on top of the CFL world. The Lions went on to win all the rest of their games of the regular season and captured 1st place in the West Division for a fourth consecutive year. Despite this, the club signed a number of proven CFL players, including Davis Sanchez and Keron Williams from the Montreal Alouettes, Jamal Robertson from the Toronto Argonauts and exiled former Bomber Derick Armstrong. NE 59Fifty BC Lions Fitted Hat. They finished with a 10–6 record, good enough for second place in the Western Division—the first time the Lions had finished with a winning record since the Grey Cup year of 1964. The 1991 season opened with promise. Individually, Eric Carter and Barrin Simpson repeated as CFL All-Stars, while slotback Jason Clermont won CFL's most outstanding rookie award, as well as the Western Division's Jackie Parker Trophy. In 2007 Offensive coordinator Jacques Chapdelaine left for the Edmonton Eskimos in the off-season, becoming their offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. However, with Saskatchewan leading by 4, the Lions never gave up in the dying minutes of the game, and QB Jarious Jackson was able to find Geroy Simon in the endzone and pass the ball for a game winning 33 yard touchdown. The 1985 Grey Cup title, the prospect of defending the title at home, and the excitement in the area generated from Expo 86 helped the Lions outdraw the Vancouver Canucks in total attendance in 1986, despite the fact the Lions had only nine regular season home games compared to the Canucks' 40. The season began with a four-game winning streak, but the team seemed to lose focus through the middle of the season, looking invincible in one game and lethargic the next. Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1990 BC Lions Statistics 1990 BC Lions Results The BC Lions of the Canadian Football League ended the 1990 season with a record of 6 wins and 11 losses and 1 ties for 13 points, finishing fourth in the CFL's West Division. That set the stage for the 76th Grey Cup Championship Game against the Blue Bombers, in front of a crowd in excess of 50,000 in unseasonably mild but windy conditions at Ottawa. Jim Young became the first Lion to win the Schenley Outstanding Canadian Award, but the team finished fourth place in the Western Conference at 6–10, and missed the playoffs. Behind the outstanding quarterbacking of Doug Flutie, the powerful running of rookie Jon Volpe, the receiving of rookie Matt Clark and veteran Ray Alexander, the Lions were capable of beating any team in the CFL. 1994 BC Lions Statistics. LCI and LCIF are EEO providers. Instead, he decided that the team should represent and embrace the entire province of British Columbia. The Lions turned this into a touchdown two plays later to take the lead for good after Saskatchewan had led for most of the game up to that point. In the Grey Cup, the Lions were up against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for only the second time in Grey Cup history. He lasted only one season, finishing in 5th and last place in the West with a 5–13 mark, with Claybrooks fired on November 5. Mervyn Fernandez became the first Lion to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award and defensive tackle Mike Gray won both the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award and the Jackie Parker Trophy. The lead changed hands several times during the hard-fought contest. The final game of the win streak came on September 17, 2005, when the Leos squeaked past the Montreal Alouettes by a score of 27–26 when Don Matthews elected to go for a two-point conversion rather than tie the game. Lui Passaglia ended the season with 3,160 career points. Please note hours may vary on game days. The team qualified for the playoffs on the final weekend of the season with a victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a driving rainstorm at Empire Stadium. The CFL champions returned to Vancouver for a victory celebration that swept across the entire province. The Lions finished the season with a 7–9 record, but improvements were noticeable. The Lions were the first Western Canadian team to have won the Grey Cup at home, having done so in 1994 and 2011, before Saskatchewan won in 2013, while also becoming the only team to beat an American-based franchise in a championship game, a feat accomplished in 1994. Buy It Now. After a Labour day loss to the Montreal Alouettes, the Lions won five straight under a healthy Buck Pierce. The 2004 season marked one of the Lions' best regular season records in club history. They have appeared in the league's Grey Cup championship game 10 times, winning six of those games, with their most recent championship occurring in 2011. The Lions had a little trouble getting back on track, as they suffered a loss to Winnipeg and a tie with Calgary. A fitted BC Lions mask featuring the BC Lions primary logo. Past BC Lions Schedules. Fans all over BC can participate in the BC Lions 50/50 presented by belairdirect. A win over the Toronto Argonauts halted the slide, but following the game, head coach Greg Mohns resigned to join the upstart XFL. To add insult to injury, off-season and off-field problems emerged to swing focus from football to ownership, as Lions' owner Murray Pezim declared bankruptcy, and the CFL was forced to take over the team. The Lions would go on to win only two of the next seven games, sliding to a 64–27 pounding against Sacramento in the regular season finale, for a 10–8 finish. In that meeting, Arthur E. Mercer was hired as the club's first president. As in the previous four seasons, the Lions got off to a fast start only to stumble badly after Labour Day. One of his first duties involved him bringing back Kelowna native Herb Capozzi from the Montreal Alouettes and hiring him as the new general manager. In this conversation. The 2010 BC Lions played all of their home games at their former site at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds at Empire Field while BC Place Stadium had a retractable roof installed. On October 31, 1996, Hamilton businessman David Braley announced his intention to buy the team. The Lions winning streak ended after a 42–10 loss to Hamilton in week 17, but after that, the Lions won their last two games of the season, which included a 43–1 clobbering of the two-time defending Grey Cup champions Montreal Alouettes in the regular season finale. The team also added promising rookies, such as running back Cory Philpot, draft pick Tom Europe, and Derek Grier. 2007 proved to be one of the best seasons for the Lions, having set a new franchise record for the most regular season wins in club history. By the end of August, 1994, the Lions were 7–1–0, and had broken several single-game offensive records, including a 67–15 point record win over Shreveport. The Lions' 1985 season began with much promise. Kicker Lui Passaglia was named the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian. However, Doug Flutie and the Stamps prevailed, 40–21. The team finished 9–9, returning to the playoffs as a crossover team, losing to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Semi-Final 48–8. However, BC continued to struggle on the field, finishing the 1957 season with a 4–11–1 record, missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year. As well, director of player personnel Bob O'Billovich left to become general manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and former Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Roy Shivers filled his position. Under new head coach Lary Kuharich and general manager Joe Kapp, the Lions generated a good deal of preseason hype in 1990 with the signings of West Virginia University quarterback Major Harris, who was fourth in 1989 Heisman Trophy balloting, and quarterback Doug Flutie. In addition, Dave Skrien became the first Lions head coach to receive the Annis Stukus Trophy as Coach of the Year, and fullback/kicker Peter Kempf also became the second Lion to win the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Rookie of the Year honours in the Western Conference. It shows two bearded figures wearing diadems (a type of crown) who can be identified as ‘priest-kings’. Defensive coordinator Dave Ritchie retired after the 2007 season and Mike Benevides was promoted to his position. The twin mountain peaks name was based on legend that the mountains looked like two lions guarding the city. Please check out our hours and directions, then book your eye exam or pop in anytime to view our designer eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses and more. 50,084 (league best for 2006) saw BC crush the Roughriders 45–18 in the West final. In the Western semi-final in Calgary, the Leos took a commanding 31–15 lead by the end of the first half. Jamie Taras won the DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy as the Northern Division's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman. From tee's, hats, sweaters or jackets, the ultimate fan can find anything they need. [9] The Lions bid for an undefeated season came to a halt the very next week on September 24, 2005, when the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the Lions 37–20 at Commonwealth Stadium. The BC Lions play their home games at BC Place in Vancouver, a multi-purpose stadium which is also home to the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The team also lost Rolly Lumbala and Ryan Grice-Mullen to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, while rookie phenom Martell Mallett signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. After dropping their fifth straight game to the Eskimos, the Lions put together a four-game winning streak, fuelling playoff hopes. We recognize that our places of work and Vancouver Coastal facilities lie on the traditional homelands of the fourteen First Nation communities of Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Sechelt, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa. However, the following week, Calgary stopped the Leos, 34–30 in overtime. Eleven games into the 1969 season, after stumbling to a 1–10 record, Jim Champion was fired as head coach and replaced by assistant Jackie Parker. The Lions also released former Special Teams Player of the Year Ian Smart, linebacker Javier Glatt and defensive back Lavar Glover, each of whom played a major role in the Lions' 2006 Grey Cup win. Place. They also held opposition offences to 17 points or less on 6 occasions. In 1970, the first artificial turf field in Canada was installed at Empire Stadium (3M's Tartan Turf). The Lions held a memorial ceremony at the next home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and would wear an orange paw on their helmets with BOB on the inside to commemorate Ackles. Quarterback Damon Allen broke Ron Lancaster's CFL record for career passing yardage. Hamilton won the Grey Cup with a 21–10 victory, but the following year, the Lions would get their revenge. The season was notable for the team's use of five different quarterbacks – Buck Pierce started the year but gave way after injury to Jarious Jackson. Don Matthews won his first CFL Coach of the Year award. On that night, the win caused the BC faithful to celebrate in the streets. Vancouver is home to sports teams of all kinds, including the BC Lions, Whitecaps, and Vancouver Canucks, as well as being the destination for bands, symphonies, and productions. A group of young, unknown, and aggressive linebackers emerged at training camp, Henry Newby, Tyrone Chatman, and Virgil Robertson, while the secondary was strengthened with the additions of Charles Gordon and Enis Jackson. General Manager Jackie Parker and head coach Eagle Keys were both dismissed, with Bob Ackles moving up from his assistant general manager post and Cal Murphy elevated to head coach. Before the start of the 1963 season, new optimism was voiced at the chances that the Lions would not only make the playoffs, but also contend for the Grey Cup. In the West Division Final, the Lions faced the Edmonton Eskimos, the same team that beat the Lions in the 2005 West Final, which denied the Lions a home game in the Grey Cup, since Vancouver hosted the Grey Cup that year. The Lions were only able to manage a 1–15–0 record in their inaugural season. Though Burke, Vic Spencer, and John Davidson offered the good-faith bond to the WIFU in 1952, the idea of having a Vancouver team was rejected when both Winnipeg and Saskatchewan voted against the idea of a fifth team. Quarterback Buck Pierce was released on March 9, 2010[15] after the return of Casey Printers meant that the injury-prone Pierce was expendable. Within * Q. Wide receiver Leon Bright captured the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award, and Al Wilson became the first Lion to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award. The Lions compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and play their home games at BC Place. Bold indicates global players However, the streak came to a halt on August 3, 2007, when the Leos suffered a 21–9 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Terms Of Use Privacy Policy, Mobile Tickets | Step By Step Instructions. Harry Spring became the second Lion inducted into the Hall of Fame as a builder. Jim Young retired at the end of the season, and Norm Fieldgate became the second Lions player to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Additional box offices for events days are located at Gates A, B, G and H. Please note that operation times for these offices will vary based on the event. BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.It is owned and operated by the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a crown corporation of the province. One week later, the same Lions line-up met Hamilton at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The Lions began their 1987 campaign without the services of stand out wide receiver Mervyn Fernandez, who left during the offseason to join the Los Angeles Raiders. The following week, in one of the most memorable CFL games ever, the Lions and the Doug Flutie led Stampeders traded touchdowns and field goals all night at McMahon Stadium. The Lions then ran their record to 9–2 before hitting a four-game losing streak, started by back to back losses to Edmonton. The Lions triumphed 52–41 in overtime. The Lions offence led the CFL in 11 different categories and the team was in a three-way battle with Calgary and Edmonton for first place in the Western Division, right down to the end of the season. Head coach Wally Buono announced shortly after the Grey Cup that he would step down as head coach but will remain as vice president and general manager. Barrin Simpson appeared as a CFL All-Star for the 3rd year in a row, joined by newcomers Ray Jacobs on defence, and electrifying slotback Geroy Simon on offence. The team endured a dry spell at the season's midpoint, losing close games to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, and Baltimore. Due to this disturbing trend, head coach Vic Rapp and his entire coaching staff were dismissed at the end of the season. However, they were beaten in Calgary by the Stampeders in the semi-finals by a score of 35–21. The team lost eight straight before finally edging out Ottawa 33–27 on September 3, 1992, with Danny Barrett back at the helm. The Lions finished the year 8–10 and in third place in the Western Division, but were the team other teams did not want to face in the playoffs. On January 22, 1953, the first annual meeting of the club was held. The BC Lions made Australia's Jake Ford the first pick of the event: Ford was one of four punters selected in the nine-team first round. The Lions' 1995 season came to an end with a 26–15 loss to the Eskimos in the semi-finals. [13] In the season finale on November 6 against Edmonton, Printers was knocked out of the game with a broken thumb. Despite a 9–7 record, the Lions finished fourth in their division and failed to make the playoffs. Acquired: Jake was selected in round 1 (1st overall) by the Lions in the 2021 Global Draft. Regular price $43.00 Size Quantity. The Lions faced the Tiger-Cats in the Eastern semi-final in Hamilton on November 15 and won in overtime. When the team suffered a three-game losing streak, general manager Joe Galat fired Don Matthews, the winningest coach in Lions history with just four games to go. Looking fully recovered from earlier concussions, Dickenson went 27 for 37 with three touchdowns and no interceptions. A year later, the on-field performance went from bad to worse for the Lions as they opened the 1958 season with five straight losses. Official Facebook page of the BC Lions Football Club. The mountain lion has a strong connection to the name of the team, as it appears in the BC Lions' logo. Mike McCarthy arrived in Vancouver to become the Lions new VP of football operations. Quarterback Casey Printers set a CFL record for highest single game completion average of 90.9% (completing 20 of 22 passing attempts) during an August, 2004 game against Hamilton. Linebacker Tyrone Crews won the first of two consecutive CFL Players Association Outstanding Community Service Awards. The team on the field did not respond to the newfound ownership stability, losing the final seven games of the year to finish the season with a disappointing 3–15 record. Several veteran players left the team or were released prior to the start of the 2012 season. The bright spot of the season was an exciting and improbable, 35–11 victory over Doug Flutie and the Toronto Argonauts, in September, 1996. Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Learn about BC Lions Football Club's Vancouver office. Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt social welfare organization and is not eligible to accept or solicit charitable donations. However, the season started out with five straight losses which forced changes to be made. A 40–7 win over Toronto moved the Lions back into 1st place in the West Division, due to a Saskatchewan loss to Calgary. The Lions won their last three games to qualify for the playoffs after Edmonton lost their final game of the season, but lost in double overtime to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Semi-Final game. A huge crowd of 53,527 was on hand. With … Before the beginning of the season, By Bailey left the team and the entire roster was starting to age as the Lions finished the season with a 6–9–1 regular season record. Though a playoff appearance did not materialize, the team was still able to show signs of improvement, finishing with a 5–11–0 regular-season record. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users Rookie running backs John Henry White and Larry Key provided a much improved rushing game, but depth was still the missing ingredient, as the Leos missed the playoffs. However, the team opened the campaign with a loss to Edmonton in Commonwealth Stadium, followed by three more losses before coach Larry Donovan was fired and replaced by general manager Joe Galat. BC Lions Tickets. A victory over Saskatchewan at B.C. This is the Place. We have you covered. With the addition of two field goals and an extra touchdown by the field goal unit, the Lions won the Grey Cup for the first time in franchise history with a 34–24 victory. After a 2–1 series victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Conference finals, the Lions lined up in the 51st Grey Cup game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, which was played at Empire Stadium—the first Grey Cup final held west of Ontario. Rookies and local talents linebacker Glen Jackson and punter/kicker Lui Passaglia were two other bright spots in an otherwise disappointing season. The Lions again finished the season at fourth place in the West Division with a 6–9–1 record, missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year. During the rest of 1953, a fan contest was held by all of the local media to pick the team's new name. After a punt and a couple of runs to set up another field goal try, Passaglia converted a field goal with no time remaining on the clock to give the Lions an incredible 26–23 victory, the third Grey Cup championship in the team's history. Depth Chart • Transactions Although they were defeated by the Alouettes 22–0, the game attracted a healthy crowd of … The Lions last-minute heroics earned them the nickname, the "Cardiac Kids." Paopao and second-year quarterback Roy Dewalt had wide-out Ty Grey as their deep-threat receiver, while rookie defensive back Larry Crawford led the CFL in interceptions. In 1978, the Lions finished the season at 7–7–2 and in fourth place in their division. While the coaching staff remained completely intact, the playing roster saw a number of notable players released or traded and some leaving for the NFL. The Lions failed to make the playoffs in 1980, despite a winning record of 8–7–1. The Lions opened the season at B.C. 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