1982 BC Lions season

1982 BC Lions season
PresidentPaul Higgins
General managerBob Ackles
Head coachVic Rapp
Home stadiumEmpire Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place4th, West
Playoffsdid not qualify

The 1982 BC Lions finished in fourth place in the West Division with a 9–7 record. Despite the winning record, they still failed to make the playoffs.

Vic Rapp and the coaching staff were fired at the end of the season.

Rookie receiver Merv Fernandez had a great season and was the runner-up in the Schenley Rookie of the Year award voting.

The final game at Empire Stadium was played on November 6 against Montreal.

Willie Fleming was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.

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