1958 Ottawa Rough Riders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 6-8 12
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Final
Coach: Frank Clair (6-8)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1958 Ottawa Rough Riders Roster
The Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1958 season with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses for 12 points, finishing third in the CFL's Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
Ottawa labored to change the scoreboard with just 233 points, while the defensive squad surrendered 243. Dave Thelen carried the ball for a team-high 696 yards for the Rough Riders, while Ronnie Quillian and Bobby Judd also contributed to the rushing attack.
Hal Ledyard threw for 868 yards, and Russ Jackson played quarterback, too. Bobby Judd led pass catchers, grabbing 25 receptions, while Bob Simpson contributed 583 receiving yards. George Brancato was targeted regularly as well.
George Brancato intercepted 7 opponent throws.
Frank Clair coached the team. The 1958 Ottawa Rough Riders lost in the Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 233
Regular Season Points Against: 243
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1958 | Toronto Argonauts 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 44 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 23, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| August 30, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 9 at Montreal Alouettes 11 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 6, 1958 | Montreal Alouettes 1 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| September 14, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 18 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| September 20, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 17 at Toronto Argonauts 14 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| September 27, 1958 | Toronto Argonauts 4 at Ottawa Rough Riders 28 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 4, 1958 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14 at Ottawa Rough Riders 1 | L | 3-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| October 11, 1958 | Montreal Alouettes 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 41 | W | 4-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| October 13, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 13 at Montreal Alouettes 34 | L | 4-1-0 | 1-4-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| October 18, 1958 | Toronto Argonauts 41 at Ottawa Rough Riders 0 | L | 4-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| October 25, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 24 at Toronto Argonauts 42 | L | 4-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| November 1, 1958 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8 at Ottawa Rough Riders 14 | W | 5-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| November 8, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 0 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 | L | 5-2-0 | 1-6-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| November 12, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 26 at Montreal Alouettes 12 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 15, 1958 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35 at Ottawa Rough Riders 7 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 22, 1958 | Ottawa Rough Riders 7 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 |
