The city refused to renegotiate the terms of the lease for Frank Clair Stadium and Glieberman threatened to move the franchise.

[2] Lonie Glieberman boasted that the Pirates would be the first US based CFL franchise to win the Grey Cup.

Instead, there was a scheduling error and the Pirates were forced to hold their training camp on the grounds of the Louisiana State Fair.

[4] Huard was replaced by NFL Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Bengals and Toronto Argonauts head coach Forrest Gregg.

[6] The Pirates set a CFL record with the longest losing streak in history (14 consecutive losses).