1989 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season

The 1989 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 32nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 40th overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in first place in the East Division with a 12–6 record and played in the 77th Grey Cup game. The team lost the highest scoring Grey Cup game in the trophy's history to the Saskatchewan Roughriders by a score of 43–40. Tony Champion set a franchise record for most touchdowns in one season with 15 and was the team's nominee for Most Outstanding Player. Paul Osbaldiston nearly matched his franchise record for most converts in a single season. Osbaldiston had 47 converts, two fewer than he scored in 1988.

Awards and honours

 * Jerry Keeling was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a Player on June 3, 1989.
 * CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Rocky DiPietro (SB)
 * CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award – Stephen Jordan (DB)

1989 CFL All-Stars

 * Tony Champion, Wide Receiver
 * Rocky DiPietro, Slotback
 * Miles Gorrell, Offensive Tackle
 * Jason Riley, Offensive Guard