The 1982 BC Lions finished in fourth place in the West Division with a 9âÂÂ7 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 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.