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In 1969, the Edmonton Eskimos ended their season with a record of 5-11 and would miss the playoffs. The defense was a force allowing a league low 246 points, while defensive back John Wydareny finished the season with 11 interceptions. This would be Neill Armstrong’s last season as head coach of the Green and Gold.

Normie Kwong is inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

1969 (21st season)
Record: 5-11 (4th West)
Home: 2-6 | Away: 3-5
Playoffs: Missed playoffs
Head coach: Neill Armstrong (6th season)
CFL All-Stars: John LaGrone, John Wydareny
West All-Stars: John LaGrone, John Wydareny
Hall of Fame: Normie Kwong
Major award winners: None

 

Date Opponent Result (record)
July 29 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 33-0 (1-0)
August 4 vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 14-13 (1-1)
August 11 vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders L 21-20 (1-2)
August 22 at Saskatchewan Roughriders L 9-24 (1-3)
August 27 vs. Toronto Argonauts L 24-12 (1-4)
September 1 at Calgary Stampeders L 14-16 (1-5)
September 6 vs. Calgary Stampeders L 20-10 (1-6)
September 14 vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 16-30 (2-6)
September 17 at BC Lions W 13-5 (3-6)
September 27 at Ottawa Rough Riders L 0-17 (3-7)
September 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats L 12-17 (3-8)
October 5 vs. BC Lions L 13-5 (3-9)
October 13 vs. Montreal Alouettes W 14-20 (4-9)
October 18 at BC Lions L 14-17 (4-10)
October 25 at Calgary Stampeders W 11-1 (5-10)
November 2 vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders L 27-25 (5-11)