1981 Montreal Alouettes season


The 1981 Montreal Alouettes finished the season in 3rd place in the East Division with a 3–13 record. They appeared in the East Semi-Final, where they lost to the Ottawa Rough Riders 20-16. After the season the Alouettes folded after owner Nelson Skalbania lost $2 million, and the CFL revoked the franchise from him with the team now heavily in debt.

Offseason

The Alouettes were purchased by Nelson Skalbania. Skalbania proceeded by signing four NFL stars. His biggest acquisition was Los Angeles Rams quarterback Vince Ferragamo to a $300,000 contract. The other NFL stars included Wide Receiver James Scott, Kick Return specialist, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, and Running Back David Overstreet.

Preseason

Regular season

Despite the high-profile talent, the Alouettes finished the season with only 3 wins, but because of how weak the East Division was that year, the team did earn a playoff berth. Skalbania lost two million dollars and the CFL revoked his ownership.

Standings

Schedule

Postseason

Awards and honours