| 1983 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Bud Riley (4-8) Al Bruno (interim) |
| Home field | Ivor Wynne Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–10–1 |
| Division place | 3rd, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost East Final |
| Team MOP | Johnny Shepherd |
| Team MOC | Bernie Ruoff |
| Team MOR | Johnny Shepherd |
| Uniform | |
The 1983 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 26th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 35th overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in 3rd place in the East division with a 5–10–1 record. They defeated the Ottawa Rough Riders in the East Semi-Final, but lost to the eventual Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts in the East Final.