From 1980 to 1989, the Edmonton Eskimos won four Grey Cups.
During the decade, the Eskimos compiled a record of 127 wins, 56 losses, and 2 ties.
He was the league's leading passer with 380 completions of 664 attempts for 5,648 yards and 31 touchdowns.
He was also named to the West All-Star team, the CFL All-Star team and won the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award.
In 1984, Matt Dunigan captured the Molson Toughest Yard Award given to the player that exemplified heart, desire, determination, toughness, and the will to win by going the extra yard.