| Toronto Argonauts | |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Based in | |
| Home field | Rogers Centre |
| League | Canadian Football League |
| Division | East Division |
| Colours | Oxford blue and Cambridge blue |
| Nickname(s) | Argos, Boatmen, Double Blue |
| Head coach | Rich Stubler |
| General manager | Adam Rita |
| Owner(s) | David Cynamon Howard Sokolowski |
| Grey Cup wins | 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991 1996, 1997, 2004 |
| Website | www.argonauts.ca |
The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. Baseball The champion Boston Red Stockings win another one Canadian Football The Toronto Argonauts Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The East Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Richard Stubler (born August 31, 1949) is the former Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Adam Rita (Born September 21, 1947) is the General manager and Vice president of football operations for the Toronto Argonauts of The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team Canadian Football News in 1937 The Quebec Rugby Football Union (QRFU discontinued their competition of the Grey Cup. Canadian Football News in 1938 The Edmonton Eskimos joined the WIFU and adopted the colours of Blue and White. Canadian Football News in 1945 On Friday September 28th the Calgary Bronks changed their name to the Calgary Stampeders and rejoin the WIFU with Canadian Football News in 1946 The WIFU resumed play for the first time since 1942. Regular season Final regular season standings Note GP = Games Played W = Wins L = Losses T = Ties PF = Points For PA = Points Against Pts = Points The 38th Grey Cup, played at Varsity Stadium in Toronto on November 25 1950 before 27101 fans also known as the Mud Bowl, was the Canadian Canadian Football News in 1952 The Canadian Rugby Union received television revenue for the first time when it was paid $7500 by CBC for the rights to televise the Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (18 - TDs Jan Carinci, Cedric Minter; FGs Hank Ilesic; cons Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (36 - TDs Ed Berry, Darrell K Smith, Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, Paul Masotti; FGs Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (43 - TDs Jimmy Cunningham, Robert Drummond, Doug Flutie, Adrion Smith; FGs Mike Vanderjagt Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (47 - TDs Doug Flutie, Adrion Smith, Robert Drummond, Mike "Pinball" Clemons, Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (27 - TDs Damon Allen (2 Robert Baker; FGs Noel Prefontaine (2 cons The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Founded in 1873, they are one of the oldest extant professional sports teams in North America. The Argonauts have won the Grey Cup championship a record fifteen times, most recently in 2004. The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (27 - TDs Damon Allen (2 Robert Baker; FGs Noel Prefontaine (2 cons They play their home games at Rogers Centre. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation
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The Toronto Argonauts are notable for being the oldest professional football team in North America, and they are also the oldest professional sports franchise in North America to still retain its original name; for having the most Grey Cup wins with 15; they have the third most Grey Cup appearances with 21, behind Edmonton (22) and Winnipeg (23). The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton Alberta. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba.
The Toronto Argonauts were founded in 1873 by the Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club. Argonaut Rowing Club is a rowing club in Toronto Ontario. The club the oldest and largest of its type in Canada, dates back to 1872 by the Orioles This also makes them one of the oldest professional sports teams in North America and the oldest to continue under the same name and in the same city. Aside from a few college teams, they are the oldest continuously existing football club of any type in North America.
In the 19th century, the most renowned rowers in the world were the teams from Oxford University and Cambridge University in England, and the Toronto rowers adopted uniforms incorporating the two shades of blue used by the English schools. The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University) located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland When the Argonauts expanded into football, the "double blue" uniform was used by the football team as well, starting a tradition of top-level Toronto teams wearing blue (e. g. Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays). "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Due to their roots in the rowing club (which still exists today), the team is often nicknamed the "Boatmen. "
The Argonauts were the dominant team in Canada in the early days of football. They put together a number of Grey Cup dynasties in the 1930s and 1940's. However after the 1952 season the Argos went into a funk that lasted over 30 years. Canadian Football News in 1952 The Canadian Rugby Union received television revenue for the first time when it was paid $7500 by CBC for the rights to televise the The team struggled throughout much of the 50's, 60's and 70's despite having such greats as Joe Theismann, Tobin Rote, Jim Corrigall, Bill Symons, Jim Stillwagon and Granville "Granny" Liggins. Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA is a former American football Quarterback Tobin Cornelius Rote ( January 18, 1928 - June 27, 2000) was an American college and professional football player who played quarterback for the Jim Corrigall, born May 7, 1946 in Barrie Ontario, was an all star defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League. Bill Symons, born in Nucla Colorado, is a former professional Canadian football Running back with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Jim Stillwagon (born February 11 1949 in Mt Vernon Ohio) is a former all star American college football player and Canadian Football League The best chance that the Argos had to break their drought was in 1971 when they faced the Calgary Stampeders in the 59th Grey Cup. The 1971 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the eighteenth season in modern-day Canadian football, although it was officially the fourteenth Canadian The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary Alberta. The 59th Grey Cup was played on November 28 1971 before 34404 fans at Vancouver 's Empire Stadium. However, a late fumble by Leon "X-Ray" McQuay sealed a 14–11 Calgary victory. Leon McQuay ( March 19 1950 - November 29 1995) was an American football Running back.
The Argos reached an all-time low in 1981 when they finished 2–14 despite having talented players such as Condredge Holloway, Cedric Minter, David Newman and Terry Greer. The 1981 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 28th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 24th Canadian Football Condredge Holloway (born January 24, 1954 in Huntsville Alabama) was a star Quarterback for the University of Tennessee and later Cedric Alwyn Minter, (born November 13, 1958, in Charleston South Carolina) is a former professional football player and an award-winning Terry Greer (born September 27, 1957 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former professional American and Canadian football player who However, the 1982 season saw the hiring of Bob O'Billovich as head coach and Mouse Davis as offensive co-ordinator. The 1982 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 29th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 25th Canadian Football Robert "Obie" O'Billovich (b June 30 1940, Butte Montana) is the current General Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of Darrel "Mouse" Davis (born September 6, 1932 in Palouse Washington) is a veteran high school college and professional football coach Davis implemented the Run & Shoot offence for that season. Formations and motion The Run & Shoot uses a one-running back two slot two receiver formation typically featuring at least two Wide receivers but sometimes four The Argos enjoyed an unprecedented turnaround going 9–6–1 in the 1982 season. Condredge Holloway was the CFL's most outstanding player and receivers Terry Greer and Emanuel Tolbert were among the class of the CFL. Terry Greer (born September 27, 1957 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former professional American and Canadian football player who Emanuel Tolbert (born December 2, 1958 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a former slotback and wide receiver who played eleven seasons in the Canadian But, the 1982 season fell short as the Argos were defeated by the dynastic Edmonton Eskimos 32–16 in front of a disappointed crowd at Exhibition Stadium. The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton Alberta. Canadian National Exhibition Stadium (commonly known as Exhibition Stadium, CNE Stadium or The Ex) was a Multi-purpose stadium that formerly
The 1983 season brought renewed success. The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football The Argos finished 12–4 and Terry Greer set a CFL record with 2,003 receiving yards. Joe Barnes and Condredge Holloway were a potent duo at quarterback. Joe Barnes (born December 18, 1951 in Fort Worth Texas) was an all-star quarterback in the Canadian Football League. Condredge Holloway (born January 24, 1954 in Huntsville Alabama) was a star Quarterback for the University of Tennessee and later The Argos went to the Grey Cup to face the B.C. Lions at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Despite the hostile crowd, the Argos defeated the Lions 18–17 to win their first Grey Cup since 1952. The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football Canadian Football News in 1952 The Canadian Rugby Union received television revenue for the first time when it was paid $7500 by CBC for the rights to televise the
The Argos enjoyed success throughout much of the 80's with 1985 and 1989 being the notable exceptions. They had talented players such as Gil "The Thrill" Fenerty and Darrell K. Lawrence Gill Fenerty, aka " Gill the Thrill " (born August 24, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was a Running back Smith. However, they weren't able to return to their glory of 1983.
Bob O'Billovich left following the 1989 season, Don Matthews took over the Head Coaching reins, and the new Vice President and General Manager, Mike McCarthy, rebuilt the franchise around star pivot Matt Dunigan. The 1990 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 37th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 33rd Canadian Football Robert "Obie" O'Billovich (b June 30 1940, Butte Montana) is the current General Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of The 1989 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 36th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 32nd Canadian Football Don Matthews, aka "The Don", (b June 22 1939, Amesbury Massachusetts) is the Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts Matt Dunigan (born December 6, 1960 in Lakewood Ohio) is a former Quarterback, coach, and executive in the Canadian The Argos put up a record 689 points during the regular season, but had trouble handling the Winnipeg Blue Bombers all season long, and ended up losing the Eastern Final to Winnipeg 20–17 on a last-minute field goal. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba. Michael "Pinball" Clemons set a pro football record with 3,300 all-purpose yards, and became the third Argo to win the CFL's Outstanding Player award. Michael Lutrell "Pinball" Clemons OOnt (born January 15, 1965 in Dunedin Florida, U
Harry Ornest sold the Toronto Argonauts to a group spearheaded by L.A. Kings owner Bruce McNall, and Canadians NHL great Wayne Gretzky and comedian/actor John Candy. The 1991 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 38th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 34th Canadian Football The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Bruce Patrick McNall (born April 17, 1950 in Arcadia California) is a former American sports executive who once owned the Los Angeles Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player John Franklin Candy (October 31 1950 &ndash March 4 1994 was a Canadian Comedian and Actor. Their acquisition of the team spawned immediate success. The team snatched Heisman Trophy runner-up Raghib “Rocket” Ismail from the NFL draft and coach Don Matthews was replaced by Adam Rita. Raghib Ramadian "Rocket" Ismail (born November 18, 1969 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is a former professional American football The NFL Draft is an annual Sports draft in which NFL teams select newly-eligible players for their rosters Don Matthews, aka "The Don", (b June 22 1939, Amesbury Massachusetts) is the Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts Adam Rita (Born September 21, 1947) is the General manager and Vice president of football operations for the Toronto Argonauts of The 1991 Argo squad was one of the most electrifying teams that Toronto had ever seen. Sport in Toronto may refer to List of sports teams in Toronto Amateur sport in Toronto Professional sport in Toronto A 13–5–0 regular season record earned the Argos a home playoff game at SkyDome. In front of a club record crowd of over 50,000, the Argos thumped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42–3 en route to a Grey Cup berth. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba. Led by a thrilling 87-yard kickoff return by Rocket Ismail, the Argos captured the 79th Grey Cup by defeating Calgary 36–21 in the coldest championship game on record at Winnipeg. Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (36 - TDs Ed Berry, Darrell K Smith, Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, Paul Masotti; FGs The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary Alberta. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Adam Rita would be named the CFL’s Coach of the Year.
The Cinderella story of 1991 would unfortunately only last one year as 1992 was the beginning of a rough couple of years for the Argos. The 1992 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 39th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 35th Canadian Football The 1991 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 38th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 34th Canadian Football Popular head coach Adam Rita was dismissed in September as the team struggled to find its way, eventually finishing with a 6–12–0 record. Adam Rita (Born September 21, 1947) is the General manager and Vice president of football operations for the Toronto Argonauts of Assistant Coach Dennis Meyer took over from Rita after 11 games and finished the season 3–4–0 and out of the playoffs. The City of Toronto hosted the Grey Cup for the 45th time. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Game summary Calgary Stampeders (24 - TDs David Sapunjis, Allen Pitts; FGs Mark McLoughlin (3 cons
The CFL made its first venture into the United States with the addition of the Sacramento Gold Miners. The 1993 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 40th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 36th Canadian Football The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Brief Franchise History On The Field 1993 season The Sacramento Gold Miners were originally the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Argonauts GM Mike McCarthy pulled off the biggest trade in CFL history that saw Tracy Ham come to Toronto in a blockbuster 16-player deal with the Edmonton Eskimos. Tracy Ham (born January 5, 1965 in Gainesville Florida) is a retired Canadian Football League Quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton Alberta. However Ham's presence and a great season by rookie receiver Manny Hazard didn't stop the slide as the Argos dropped to 3–15–0, their worst record since 1981. Manny Hazard is a former professional American football Wide receiver who played collegiately at the University of Houston and in the CFL for The 1981 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 28th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 24th Canadian Football Bob O'Billovich returned to the Boatmen and replaced Dennis Meyer as head Coach on September 10, 1993 and was later named GM. Robert "Obie" O'Billovich (b June 30 1940, Butte Montana) is the current General Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of
McNall, Gretzky and John Candy sold the club to TSN Enterprises. The 1994 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 41st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 37th Canadian Football The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading Toronto Blue Jays Vice President Paul Beeston was named the Argonauts new team President. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paul McGill Beeston, CM (born June 20 1945) is the former president of Major League Baseball and former president of the Toronto Blue Jays Under Beeston and GM Bob O’Billovich, the Argonauts doubled their win total from the year previous and qualified for the CFL playoffs for the first time in three seasons. The Argos new found success was short lived, however, losing to the eventual Grey Cup Finalist Baltimore Stallions. Game Summary British Columbia Lions (26 - TDs Charles Gordon, Danny McManus; FGs Lui Passaglia (4 cons "Baltimore Football Club" redirects here For the former and current NFL franchises see Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, respectively
1995 was a transition year for the Argos and change within the franchise was evident. The 1995 Canadian Football League season is 87th in CFL history Bob O’Billovich remained as the clubs GM, however handed over his coaching whistle to Mike Faragelli. Veteran QB Kent Austin was introduced to lead the club and the familiar “A” logo was replaced by a bold shielded warrior. Richard Kent Austin (born June 25, 1963 in Natick, Massachusetts) is the Offensive Coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels and former The off-field transformations did little for the club. O’Billovich returned to finish the season on the sidelines and the Argos finished a woeful 4–14–0. O'Billovich was dismissed at season's end, and left as the club's all-time winningest coach with 89 victories, 79 losses and three ties in 11 seasons.
The Argos went from basement dwellers to the class of the CFL. The 1996 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football Don Matthews returned as Head Coach and he surrounded himself with free agent talent that would eventually win him a Grey Cup. Don Matthews, aka "The Don", (b June 22 1939, Amesbury Massachusetts) is the Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (43 - TDs Jimmy Cunningham, Robert Drummond, Doug Flutie, Adrion Smith; FGs Mike Vanderjagt Free agents Doug Flutie, Mike O'Shea and Reggie Givens were perfect complements for Michael Clemons, Robert Drummond and the electrifying Jimmy “The Jet” Cunningham. Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. For the actor see Michael O'Shea (actor. Michael O'Shea (born September 21, 1970 in North Bay, Ontario Michael Lutrell "Pinball" Clemons OOnt (born January 15, 1965 in Dunedin Florida, U Robert Drummond (born June 21, 1967 in Apopka Florida) is a former American football Running back in the CFL who played Flutie would lead the Argonauts to a 15–3–0 season and a berth in the 1996 Grey Cup Championship game. Flutie’s Argonauts defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 43–37 in a snowy Ivor Wynne Stadium. The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton Alberta. See also Sports venues in Hamilton Ontario Ivor Wynne Stadium (originally Civic Stadium) is a Canadian football Stadium located at the
Repeating as champions is one of the most difficult accomplishments in professional sports. The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football Professional sports, as opposed to amateur Sports are those in which athletes receive payment for their performance The season saw the emergence of SB Derrell “Mookie” Mitchell. Derrell "Mookie" Mitchell (born September 16, 1971 in Miami, Florida) is a former Canadian Football League Slotback The speedy receiver helped lead the Argos to another 15–3–0 season. At the East Final in Toronto Michael “Pinball” Clemons was the hero catching the game-winning TD with just 40 seconds on the clock. The Argonauts easily defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 47–23 in the Grey Cup. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1910. Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (47 - TDs Doug Flutie, Adrion Smith, Robert Drummond, Mike "Pinball" Clemons, The team finished the year with 11 players named to the All-Star team and four CFL awards. Doug Flutie won the Most Outstanding Player award, Mike Kiselak as Most Outstanding Lineman, Derrell Mitchell as Most Outstanding Rookie and Don Matthews as Coach of the Year. Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. Don Matthews, aka "The Don", (b June 22 1939, Amesbury Massachusetts) is the Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts
The Argos looked to “three-peat” in 1998, however, roster changes and numerous rookies entering camp, the task was going to be difficult. The 1998 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 45th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 41st Canadian Football Star QB Doug Flutie and kicker Mike Vanderjagt left for the NFL and RB Robert Drummond became a member of the B.C. Lions. Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. Michael John "Mike" Vanderjagt (VAN-der-jat (born March 24, 1970 in Oakville Ontario) is a Canadian professional American The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Robert Drummond (born June 21, 1967 in Apopka Florida) is a former American football Running back in the CFL who played After starting the year slow, the Argonauts starting pivot Kerwin Bell returned to lead the club to an 8–3–0 mid-season run. Kerwin Douglas Bell (born June 15 1965) is the Head coach of the Jacksonville University football team The team crept into the playoffs and lost to Montreal East Semi-Final. Derrell Mitchell emerged as one of the best receivers in Argo history following his CFL record 160 reception season and all-star honour. Derrell "Mookie" Mitchell (born September 16, 1971 in Miami, Florida) is a former Canadian Football League Slotback Paul Masotti passed Darrell K. Smith as the team's all-time leading receiver after 11 seasons of play.
Eric Tillman was appointed to GM and Offensive Coordinator Jim Barker replaced Don Matthews as Head Coach. The 1999 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 46th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 42nd Canadian Football Eric Tillman (born ca 1957 in Jackson, Mississippi) is the General manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football Don Matthews, aka "The Don", (b June 22 1939, Amesbury Massachusetts) is the Head coach of the Toronto Argonauts For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Injuries riddled the Argonauts early, but the league’s best defence helped lift the club to a 9–9 record. The team would qualify for the playoffs but lost to the eventual champions Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27–6. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Linebacker Mike O'Shea became the first Argo player to win the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award. For the actor see Michael O'Shea (actor. Michael O'Shea (born September 21, 1970 in North Bay, Ontario
On December 20, 1999, New York businessman Sherwood Schwarz was named the ninth owner in the history of the Argonauts franchise. The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Schwarz named J.I. Albrecht as the managing director and John Huard as the 37th head coach in Argonauts history. J I Albrecht ( February 15, 1931 &ndash March 11, 2008) worked in college and professional sports for 53 years This season also saw the retirement of two Argo all-time greats as receiver Paul Masotti retired in May as the team's all-time leading receiver, and on September 15, Michael Clemons went straight from cleats to the coaching ranks as he retired to take over the coaching reins from a fired Huard after a 1–6–1 start. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The team responded to their former teammate and the Argos battled to a 6–4 record the rest of the way, just missing out on a playoff berth after finishing the season with a 7–11–1 record.
With Clemons entering his first full season as a head coach, after 13 seasons as an Argo player and 12 team records to his credit, the Argos went about the business of getting the team back into the post-season. The 2001 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 48th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 44th Canadian Football After a difficult 2–7 start to the season, which wasn't helped with injuries to starting quarterback Kerwin Bell, the Argos, led by veteran players Derrell Mitchell, Mike O'Shea and Adrion Smith, won 4 of the last 6 games to narrowly miss out on the playoffs again, finishing with a 7–11 mark. Kerwin Douglas Bell (born June 15 1965) is the Head coach of the Jacksonville University football team Derrell "Mookie" Mitchell (born September 16, 1971 in Miami, Florida) is a former Canadian Football League Slotback For the actor see Michael O'Shea (actor. Michael O'Shea (born September 21, 1970 in North Bay, Ontario Adrion Smith (born September 29, 1971 in Kansas City Missouri) was a football player in the CFL for twelve years years
With the addition of new head coach Gary Etcheverry, a renowned defensive strategist, and newcomers like former defensive player of the year Joe Montford and quarterback Michael Bishop, hopes were high for 2002. The 2002 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 49th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 45th Canadian Football Joe Montford (born July 30, 1970 in Beaufort South Carolina) is a Canadian and American football Defensive end. After a disappointing 4–8 start, Etcheverry was relieved of the coaching duties, and Michael Clemons, who was serving as the club's president, took over his now-familiar place on the sidelines to put his team back on the playoff track. Clemons' impact was immediate, and the Argos won 4 of the remaining 6 games, including a dramatic 33–32 win over the Calgary Stampeders in the last game of the season, to push the Boatmen into the CFL playoffs for the first time in three years. The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary Alberta. The Argos proved in the Eastern semi-final that they weren't content on just making the post-season and handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 24–14 loss at SkyDome in a "cross-over" CFL playoff matchup. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1910. The Argos then headed down the 401 to face the league-leading Montreal Alouettes in the Eastern Final, losing to the eventual Grey Cup champions 35–18 in front of a boisterous sell-out crowd at Olympic Stadium. The Montreal Alouettes ( French: les Alouettes de Montréal) are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec. Game Summary Montreal Alouettes (25 - TDs Pat Woodcock, Jeremaine Copeland (2 FGs Terry Baker (1 cons The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece Stadium of the Summer Olympic Games.
The 2003 season began under head coach Mike Clemons and a host of faces both old and new. The 2003 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 50th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 46th Canadian Football Noel Prefontaine and Bashir Levingston returned as well as Michael Jenkins, who came back to the CFL after a short absence. Bashir A Levingston (born October 2, 1976 in Seaside California) is a professional Canadian football Cornerback and Kick returner Michael Jenkins may be Michael Jenkins (Unification Church (fl With the acquisition of players such as Tony Miles and future hall-of-famer Damon Allen, and the emergence of Marcus Brady as the quarterback to watch, the Toronto Argonauts provided an exciting combination of offence and defence on the field. Anthony John Miles ( 23 April 1955 in Edgbaston, Birmingham &ndash 12 November 2001 in Harborne, Birmingham Damon Allen (born July 29, 1963 in San Diego California) is a former professional Quarterback in the Canadian Football League, most Finishing the season with a 9–9 record, the team advanced to the playoffs defeating the B.C. Lions in the Eastern Semi-Final, only to lose by a close margin in the Eastern Finals to the defending Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes. Game Summary Edmonton Eskimos (34 - TDs Mike Pringle, Jason Tucker (2 Ricky Ray; FGs Sean Fleming (2 cons The Montreal Alouettes ( French: les Alouettes de Montréal) are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec. The winning touchdown in the Eastern Finals was a controversial one, as quarterback Anthony Calvillo appeared to fumble the ball before crossing the goal line. Anthony Calvillo (born August 23, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Canadian Football League Quarterback, currently playing for Instant replay was not available at the time, so the play stood. The 2003 season was also one which saw many CFL records broken by Toronto Argonauts players. Most notably were the records broken by Damon Allen. Moving past Dan Marino into 2nd place in all-time professional football passing yards, Allen also broke records in rushing touchdowns, rushing yards, passing touchdowns and total games played. Daniel Constantine Marino Jr (born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a Polish - Italian American Hall of The season ended with 6 Toronto Argonauts (Adrion Smith, Noel Prefontaine, Tony Miles, Eric England, Clifford Ivory, Orlando Steinauer) being named to the CFL All-Star Team—the most of any CFL team. Eric England (born April 25, 1971 in Fort Wayne Indiana) is a Gridiron football player who plays Defensive end. Orlondo Steinauer (born June 9, 1973 in Seattle, Washington) is a former safety in the Canadian Football League, most recently Furthermore, the CFL named Bashir Levingston the Outstanding Special Teams Player for 2003 at the annual CFL Player Awards. In October 2003, Toronto businessmen David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski became the new owners of the Toronto Argonauts, marking the first time in over 30 years that the team has had local ownership.
Local businessmen and avid CFL fans David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski purchased the Argonauts and provided financial stability and a passionate, new attitude to the club. The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football Keith Pelley was hired as president and former Argonaut QB Kent Austin was brought aboard as the offensive coordinator. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Richard Kent Austin (born June 25, 1963 in Natick, Massachusetts) is the Offensive Coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels and former In addition, star RB John Avery, back from the NFL, signed as a free agent. John Avery may refer to John Keith Avery (police commissioner New South Wales Police Australia John Scales Avery (Copenhagen Denmark The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The new enthusiasm spilled over from the front office and onto the football field. The team posted its best record since 1997 (10–7–1) and earned yet another home playoff game. The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football The Argonauts went on to defeat the Hamilton Tiger Cats 30–7 in front of more than 37,000 fans in the East Semi-Final at Rogers Centre. They then headed to Montreal to face the Alouettes for the third consecutive year. The Argos walked into a sold-out Olympic Stadium and stole the East Championship from the Als, 26–18. The ageless wonder, Damon Allen, played his best game as an Argonaut in the 2004 Grey Cup Game in Ottawa. Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (27 - TDs Damon Allen (2 Robert Baker; FGs Noel Prefontaine (2 cons Allen won game MVP honour, but more importantly helped the Argos capture their 15th Grey Cup in a 27–19 win over the B. C. Lions. The Argonauts realized 10-year attendance highs during the regular-season, and a resurgence occurred within the city of Toronto as Boatmen returned to glory, becoming the city-wide leader in per-game attendance.
Despite not returning to the Grey Cup game to defend their title, 2005 saw the Argos post their best season of football since 1997 with an 11–7 record and first place in the East, earning the right to host the East Championship. The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team Quarterback Damon Allen recorded his best numbers in 21 years as a CFL quarterback, passing for 5,082 yards, rushing for 461 more and totalling 37 touchdowns (both passing and rushing). Damon Allen (born July 29, 1963 in San Diego California) is a former professional Quarterback in the Canadian Football League, most His efforts were rewarded as he was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player and was voted as the Rogers CFL Fans’ Choice Award winner. For the first time since 1997, three Argo receivers caught for more than 1000 yards on the season. Receivers Arland Bruce III, Tony Miles and Robert Baker all recorded career highs in yards, receptions and touchdowns. Arland Richard Bruce III (born November 23, 1977 in Olathe Kansas) is a Canadian football Wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts Anthony John Miles ( 23 April 1955 in Edgbaston, Birmingham &ndash 12 November 2001 in Harborne, Birmingham Defensively, the Argonauts led the league in numerous categories. Kevin Eiben and Michael Fletcher both shattered career numbers generating a combined 200 defensive tackles and received East Player of the Year awards for Outstanding Canadian and Defensive Player respectively. Michael Edward Fletcher (born February 17, 1977 in Compton California) is a Canadian Football League Linebacker for the Toronto The Special Teams continued to prove that it was among the elite units in football. In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time Bashir Levingston captured his unprecedented 10th Special Teams Player of the Week Award in August and Noel Prefontaine won the East Division Special Teams Player of the Year award. The awards continued to amass as the 2005 season came to a close with a league-high 12 Argos being named to the East Division All-Star team and five players being named CFL All-Stars including Damon Allen, Jonathan Brown, Kevin Eiben, Michael Fletcher and Jordan Younger. However, the biggest highlight of the season may have occurred off the field as regular season attendance in 2005 averaged 30,196 fans per game, an increase of 17% over the 2004 average of 25,813.
The Argos made a splash just before training camp when they lured high-profile RB Ricky Williams to Canada. The 2006 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 53rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 49th Canadian Football Errick Lynne Williams Jr (born May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California) is an American football Running back for the The former Heisman Trophy winner instantly became one of the biggest star athletes the city of Toronto had ever seen. Quarterback Damon Allen became professional football's all-time leading passer, moving ahead of Warren Moon on Labour Day in Hamilton. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Damon Allen (born July 29, 1963 in San Diego California) is a former professional Quarterback in the Canadian Football League, most Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former American and Canadian football Quarterback The team, however, was decimated by injuries at almost every position and the Argonauts stumbled out of the gate to a 2-5 record. Mid-season health bred new promise as the team gained the majority of its starters back including Allen and Williams, who both fell to injury early in the year. Upon his return, Williams joined forces with fellow RB John Avery to deliver a late-season one-two punch out of the backfield. John Avery may refer to John Keith Avery (police commissioner New South Wales Police Australia John Scales Avery (Copenhagen Denmark Combined with the stellar play of their dominant defence, the Double Blue was able to turn the season around and win 8 of their remaining 11 regular season games to finish in a first-place tie with the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL tie-break rule landed the Argos in second place, hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a thrilling East Semi-Final at Rogers Centre. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation With the season on the line, QB Michael Bishop and LB Chuck Winters teamed up to lead the Boatmen to one of the greatest come-from-behind- victories in recent Argo memory. Michael Bishop may refer to Michael Bishop (businessman (born 1942 British businessman Michael Bishop (author (born 1945 an American Charles "Chuck" Winters (born February 7, 1974 in Detroit Michigan) is a Canadian Football League Linebacker for the The Argos fell to Montreal in the East Championship. Despite their early exit from the playoffs, the Boatmen finished the season with 11 East Division All-Stars and three CFL All-Stars. Kicker/Punter Noel Prefontaine was once again named the East's Most Outsanding Special Teams Player and elusive receiver Arland Bruce III finished with a division leading 1,370 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. Noel Prefontaine (born December 23, 1973 in Camp Pendleton California) is a punter / kicker with the Edmonton Eskimos Arland Richard Bruce III (born November 23, 1977 in Olathe Kansas) is a Canadian football Wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts A bright star on defence came in the form of CB Byron Parker. Byron Wesley Parker (born March 3, 1981 in Madisonville Kentucky) is a Cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL The speedy defender re-joined the Boatmen mid-season and made his mark in both the Argos and the CFL record books in only nine regular season contests. By season's end, the Tulane product had accumulated 8 interceptions for a CFL record 348 return yards and 4 touchdowns. Tulane University is a private, Nonsectarian, Coeducational Research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Linebacker Mike O'Shea became just the third player, and first Canadian, in CFL history to record 1,000 or more defensive tackles in a career. This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. For the actor see Michael O'Shea (actor. Michael O'Shea (born September 21, 1970 in North Bay, Ontario
From 1958 to 2007, the Argos have a 379–421–12 regular season record (. This is an incomplete list of seasons competed by the Toronto Argonauts, a Canadian Football League team 474 winning percentage). The Argos are 22–24 (. 478) in the playoffs since 1958.
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As Honoured by the team. Lewis Edward "Lew" Hayman ( September 30 1908 – June 29 1984) was one of the driving forces behind the Canadian Football League Michael James Rodden ( April 24, 1891 – January 11, 1978) was a Canadian sports journalist National Hockey League Ralph Joseph Sazio (July 22 1922 – September 25 2008 is a former football player assistant coach head coach general manager and team president for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Name banners hang on rafters at Rogers Centre. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation