Toronto Argonauts facts for kids

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The Toronto Argonauts are the Canadian Football League team in Toronto. The team was started in 1873 by the Argonaut Rowing Club.

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  • Grey Cup circa 2006

    The Argonauts have won a record 16 Grey Cups, but suffered through a 31-year championship drought from 1952 to 1983.

  • Exhibition stadium

    Exhibition Stadium, home to the Argos from 1959–88

  • Argospanorama

    An Argos game in their past home, Rogers Centre

  • 104th Grey Cup in 2016, BMO Field

    BMO Field with additional temporary seats in the south endzone for the 104th Grey Cup

  • Canadian businessman & CFL owner David Braley (2010)

    Former owner of the Argos, David Braley

  • AdamRita

    Adam Rita won two Grey Cups with the Argos, the 79th as head coach and 92nd as general manager

  • RickyRayArgoQB

    All-Star quarterback for the Argos, Ricky Ray

  • Ivor Wynne Stadium November 2010

    An Argos game against the Ti-Cats at Ivor Wynne Stadium in 2010

  • Argos v Rough Riders 1924

    The Argonauts playing the Ottawa Rough Riders at Varsity Stadium in 1924

  • Joe Krol

    A threat at quarterback, running back, defensive back, and kicker, Joe "King" Krol has been called the most versatile Argonaut ever to play the game.

  • Michael Clemons smiling

    Michael "Pinball" Clemons twice set a league record for combined yards. He is one of just four players with his number retired by the Argos.

  • Damon Allen running

    Veteran Damon Allen set the pro football league record for career passing yards while an Argonaut. He led the team to a Grey Cup victory in 2004.


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