| 1985 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Al Bruno |
| Home field | Ivor Wynne Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–8 |
| Division place | 1st, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
| Team MOP | Ken Hobart |
| Team MOC | Paul Bennett |
| Team MOR | Mike Derks |
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The 1985 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 28th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 36th overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in first place in the East Division with an 8–8 record which marked the first time in league history that a team finished in first place without a winning record. The team appeared in the 73rd Grey Cup game, but lost to the BC Lions.