Argonauts Alumni Association 2017—2 Inside this issue:

Letter from 2 the President 2017—3 November 2017

Membership 3 WE ARGO-ING TO THE GREY UP! Info

Board of 4 Directors Meeting

Photos 1996— 6 1997 Reunion The Argos defeated the 25—21 on Sunday, November 1th in the East Finals securing their spot at the 2017 game against the Calgary Argos Alumni 9 Stampeders in this coming Sunday, November 26th. Check out Grey Cup Events in the http://www.cflaa.ca/november-2017-edition-cfl-ottawa-alumni-association-news Community

Argo Greats 9 1996 / 97 Argos Champs Re-unite Honoured days such as a 1 In a crowded Keg back to back Grey hour line up for Alumni at the 17 Restaurant on July Cup MVP rd autographs at the Game 23 you could hear who was also named tailgate. With one of whispers of how the newest induction the best crowds this dominant the to the All-Time Argos Committee & 21 season at BMO, the 1996/97 Grey Cup list. Despite the Members fans in attendance teams were coming jovial banter there made sure that all from the guys were somber the members of the responsible. On July moments in th team left knowing 24 , 2017 at BMO remembering the how proud they field the Back to likes of Slot Back made the City of Back Champions Norm Casola and Toronto in their were honoured for legendary head years of service. – their contributions to coach . Jason Colero bringing the The Argonauts franchise it’s 13th organization insured th and 14 every person in championships. attendance for the 96/97 Champs signing Members in event felt the pride autographs at the Tailgate attendance included they deserve through during reunion weekend star players from the the festivities Champs getting years including the surrounding the few introduced at halftime 2017—3 Page 2

Letter from the President

Welcome to another edition of the BOATMAN. Joe Eppelle and James Yurichuk have stepped- Congratulations to the club for becoming 2017 up and will be a fresh and welcome addition to Eastern Division Champions. We wish them luck the Board. over the next couple of weeks, and are hoping to We are currently in the process of planning for celebrate an Argos Grey Cup win. the 2018 season. Next season, one of our Thanks to you, overall alumni membership and objectives is to determine what the Association engagement, has improved over last year. can better do for you, and would be very happy to Attendance at our events grew, mainly due to the receive any suggestions. So, please email any partnership we continue to enjoy with the Toronto thoughts (i.e. supports, events, activities, etc.) Argonauts Football Club. For example, this you may have regarding what we can better do season, several alumni were provided with game for you. jerseys and selected to perform the coin toss at the If you have not done so yet, please check out our beginning regular season home games at BMO website http://argoalumni.com. Thanks to David Field. We hope that all of you benefited from our Watkins, the site is fast becoming an anchor for efforts and are looking forward to continue the Association. Not only has argoalumni.com proved to be a perfect communication channel, providing alumni with opportunities that will keep argoalumni.com is fast becoming the go-to you connected to the league and former place for football history. As teammates and the community. a matter of fact, the History button on the Toronto Argonauts website is a direct link to At our 2017 Annual General Meeting, the members argoalumni.com. in attendance elected the Association’s Board of Finally, awesome thanks to Crista Bazos, the Directors for the 2018 season: The Board is Association’s Administrative Manager for all her comprised of Steve Ackroyd, Bob Bronk efforts and hard work and keeping everyone up-to -date on all things Double Blue. (Secretary/Treasurer), Stace Coray (President), Again, thanks very much for your support. Look Fred Dunbar, Joe Eppelle, (Vice- forward to seeing you next season. President), Rob Malich, Pete Martin (Past President), John Malinosky, Gerry Sternberg, Bill Cheers, Symons, Robert Thompson and James Yurichuk.

Al Maclean and Mike Jovanovich have finished Stace Coray their terms and are stepping down. They have additional business and family responsibilities that will take up any of their extra time and energy now. Al and Jovo have been terrific and contributed so @TOArgosAlumni much to the Board and Association as a whole. Thank you to both of them for all they have contributed to the Association 2017—2 Page 3

MEMBERSHIP

We look forward to everyone’s continued support and hope to see you at our events during the season.

2018 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & ENTITLEMENTS Again thanks to you, overall alumni membership and engagement has improved this past year. We are currently in the process of planning for the 2018 season and anticipate that past Membership benefits will again be included: 1. Copy of BOATMAN, the Association’s official newsletter 2. Invitation to Association events 3. Any ticket or other benefits from the Team 4. Official Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Membership Card 5. Automatic membership in the CFLAA and entitled to all associated benefit Also, we are working on what we can better do for you and will be adding some new benefits in 2018. We will be in touch in the New Year with all the details.

CFL Alumni Association Grey Cup Edition Newsletter http://www.cflaa.ca/november-2017-edition-cfl-ottawa-alumni-association-news

Buffs Darian Hagan makes his mark from the sidelines

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part of Phillip his career to one of the football-cubuffs/

Lindsday’s breakout most versatile backs in ci_31244007/buffs-darian season the country last season. -hagan-making-his-mark- from-sideline By Brian Howell— A lot of that credit goes BuffZone.com Writer to Lindsay, who is a tireless worker. It's no Darian is considered A year ago, Phillip coincidence, however, by many to be the Lindsay took his game that's Lindsay's to another level. breakout season came best football player The Colorado running with Darian Hagan at the University of back went from being a back on the sidelines. Colorado. 2017—3 Page 4

ADDED BENEFIT—30% off Physiotherapy & Massage Services

Former Argonauts Athletic Therapist Jason Piekarz who was with the Argos from 1995—2000, is offering 30% Physio, Acupuncture, Athletic Therapy, Chiro and Massage services to Argos Alumni Members at The Centre for Sport & Recreation Medicine. 2 Convenietnt Locations: Downtown Uptown 777 Bay Street 3080 Yonge Street, Unit 3024 College Park – Market Level, Suite 210 Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 Toronto, ON, M5G 2C8 Tel: 647-748-7997 Tel: 416-597-9755  Indoor access to College Subway  Steps from Lawrence Subway  Located next to the Service Centre

Book with Jason or another therapist. When you call in let them know you are an Argos Alumni member and present your membership card at your appointment for your discount. Insurance receipts available if you have insurance.

http://www.torontosportsmedicine.ca/

SPREAD THE WORD—OTHER CFL ALUMNI CAN GET THE 2 FOR 1 TICKET OFFER TOO!

ONLY 5 MONDAYS A YEAR!

We are looking for Argos experience, your input on Alumni to join our Board of how to keep us current. Directors. We meet 5 Mondays a year at 6pm for Contact: 2 hours [email protected]  End of September  End of October Next meeting:  Early December  February December 4th, 6pm  End of May **NEW Location**: Michael Power Catholic We want your ideas, your School— 105 Eringate Drive, knowledge, your Etobicoke, ON 2017—3 Page 5

1996 / 97 GreyCup Champs Reunion Monday, July 24th vs. Ottawa

GREY CUP FESTIVAL http://greycupfestival105.ca/ 2017—3 Page 6 1996 / 97 GreyCup Champs Reunion Monday, July 24th vs. Ottawa

For more 96 / 97 Photos: http://argoalumni.com/96-97-teams-saluted/ 2017—3 Page 7 1996 / 97 GreyCup Champs Reunion Monday, July 24th vs. Ottawa

For more 96 / 97 Photos: http://argoalumni.com/96-97-teams-saluted/ 2017—3 Page 8 1996 / 97 GreyCup Champs Reunion Monday, July 24th vs. Ottawa

If you have any more photos you would like to share with us please email them to Crista 2017—3 Page 9

THANK YOU TO ALL ALUMNI WHO VOLUNTEER AT COMMUNITY EVENTS

If you would like to participate in appearances around the GTA please contact Crista 2017—3 Page 10

TORONTO ARGONAUTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUPPORT FUND

Do you need assistance or know of a former Argos Alumni that does?

We are pleased to announce the least 5 years introduction of the Toronto Argonauts  Former coaches of the Alumni Association Support Fund Toronto Argonauts Football PURPOSE OF THE SUPPORT FUND Club

The Support Fund is dedicated to  Former head trainers and improving the quality of life of equipment mangers of the Argonauts Alumni and their families by Toronto Argonauts Football providing short term financial Club assistance to those who are ADMINISTRATION experiencing difficulty meeting “Quality of life expenses resulting from a medical The Support Fund will be hardship and/or the need for assisted administered by a 5 member sub- expenses may living. Quality of life expenses may committee of the Argonauts include: include: prescription drugs, medical Alumni Association, appointed by the Argonauts Alumni Board of equipment and supplies, food, clothing prescription and other comfort items. The fund is not Directors . drugs, medical intended to provide relief from financial HOW TO APPLY FOR difficulties associated with rent and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE equipment and mortgage payments, business ventures For more information and to obtain and addictions. supplies, food, a confidential application form, WHO CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL contact: Pete Martin: clothing and ASSISTANCE [email protected] or 289- other comfort The following are eligible to apply for 837-4892 assistance: items”

 Former players with the Toronto Argonauts Football Club who have been on a regular League @TOArgosAlumni game roster and retired for at 2017—3 Page 11

STAY CONNECTED

Email us with any change of contact info—[email protected] 2017—3 Page 12

Head Games:

Understand what

is going on in

your head

To speak to one of your peers about their experience with the program contact Crista to connect you. 2017—3 Page 13

ARGO GREATS RECEIVING HONOURS

Canadian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017

REGINA, SK – The category. In the Builder Here’s a closer look at Hall category, long time its members: of Fame and Museum’s administrator Stan stellar Class of 2017 Schwartz and recently features the Canadian retired Coach of the Football League University of MIKE O’SHEA, running back with the Saskatchewan PLAYER: most consecutive 1,000 Huskies, Mike O’Shea played in yard seasons, the have been selected.” the CFL for 16 seasons game’s leading passer, The introduction of the for the Hamilton Tiger- one of its’ top tacklers, class is one of the Cats and the Toronto its all-time leading highlights of Mark’s Argonauts. He was receiver, an CFL Week, a new Rookie of the Year in football stalwart and a series of signature 1993, a CFL All-Star legendary university events that celebrate Linebacker in 1999, coach from Canadian football and and won the John Saskatchewan. herald the approach of Candy Memorial Award “Every class is special the upcoming Canadian (given to the Toronto and this one is Football League Argonaut Player of the exemplary,” said Mark season, which kicks off Year) in 1999. He DeNobile, Executive this June. Formal ranks second on the All Director of the induction ceremonies -Time CFL List for Canadian Football Hall for this year’s CFHOF defensive tackles with of Fame and Museum class will be held later 1,151, seventh of the (CFHOF), as he this year, at the Hall of All-Time CFL List for officially announced the Fame game in special team teams names of this year’s Hamilton on with 169, and second inductees at a September15th and on the All-Time Toronto celebration event at the during the week prior to Argonaut List for Most new . the Games Played with “The Inductees are presented by Shaw in 205. He added 22 , Ottawa. interceptions, 11 , Mike O’Shea and in the player For more on the Hall of Fame Inductees:

http://www.cfhof.ca/2017/03/23/canadian- football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2017-features -all-time-leaders-big-time-builders/ 2017—3 Page 14

ARGO GREATS RECEIVING HONOURS

Ex-CFL star tops Toledo's All-Century team

September 6, 2017 retired. Despite his remarkable The -turned- achievements, Ealey – Quarterback Bruce successful financial who was eighth in polling Gradkowski holds the industry leader was in for the 1971 Heisman University of Toledo Toledo a few months ago Trophy -- was overlooked record for passing yards with his daughter Jael in the 1972 NFL draft and touchdowns and wide Richardson when he learnt because of his skin colour receiver Lance Moore is that his alma mater was and the position he the third most productive celebrating the football played. When then receiver and fourth in program’s centenary. Kansas City Chiefs coach receiving yards. “I was alerted a couple of Hank Stram offered him Gradkowski spent nine weeks ago that I was part the opportunity to run a seasons in the National of the All-Century team, 40-yard dash for time, he Football League (NFL) “said Ealey who was also graciously declined the before his professional undefeated in high school. chance to try to make an career ended with the “Two weeks ago, a former NFL team as a defensive Pittsburgh Steelers last team-mate sent me an e- back and headed to October while Moore was mail saying that I was Canada. a member of the 2009 number one. I was taken “I played baseball and New Orleans Saints back by the honour.” basketball which would Superbowl championship In his three years at Notre have allowed me to get a team in his 10 seasons in Dame High School in scholarship which was the league. Portsmouth, Ealey led the what I was really Chuck Ealey never lost a team to its first state interested in,” he said. game in his three years championship in 1967. “Football, however, quarterbacking the That success transcended provided an opportunity to university’s team. The 35- to university where he won further my education game unbeaten streak at three consecutive which was a big thing for Toledo is a National Tangerine Bowls and was me. My mother only had a Collegiate Athletic the Most Valuable Player Grade Eight education as Association (NCAA) in each contest. she had to leave school record. Ealey said the significance early to go and work. My Despite his brilliance, of the unbeaten streak aim was to go to Ealey never made it to the became apparent in the university and get out of NFL because of his skin last game. there with a degree after colour. “There is no way you go in four years.” That didn’t matter to fans there thinking you can go If switching countries was in Toledo who voted him unbeaten,” he said. “We what it was going to take the number one player just took it a game at a to play quarterback, Ealey among the university’s All time. By the third year, you was prepared to make the -Century team to are like, ‘Whoa, what’s change. Up until that time, The Ronfair article can be found celebrate the football happening here’. We didn’t five Black on: https://www.ronfanfair.com/ program’s 100th have the plethora of cable had played in the CFL, home/2017/9/6/ex-cfl-star-chuck- anniversary. networks back then so it but just one had minimal ealey-tops-toledos-all-century-team A total of 50 players were was a just a little story success. on the ballot. developing. I don’t think threw for A Canadian resident any of us thought we could 2,800 yards in two since 1972, Ealey’s jersey go unbeaten. Maybe the seasons before heading number is only one of four fans did.” to the NFL as a full-back. 2017—3 Page 15

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“I had a business professional football recognition in 1972 from ‘The opportunity I could have championship. He was Football News’ which was not pursued with a fast food also the Grey Cup MVP an approved entity at the time. chain franchise,” he said. and the league’s Most “I know the issue is not me,” “But when I was afforded Outstanding Rookie. said Ealey who started a the opportunity to play in Ealey played seven foundation a few years ago the CFL, I seized it seasons, including two with that honours student athletes because I still thought I the Blue in Toledo. “If it was somebody could play another four or Bombers and 48 games else, I would want to know if five years.” with the Toronto they are crazy to do something After a six-year unbeaten Argonauts, passing for like that to a person. I am not streak in high school and 13,326 yards and 82 concerned that I am not in the university, Ealey lost his touchdowns before Hall of Fame other than the first two games with the suffering a career-ending fact that it’s a wrong thing to Hamilton Tiger-Cats. collapsed lung in 1978. do. Someday, somebody may Replacing University of More importantly, he paved figure it out.” Guelph Department of the way for several Black In 2008, Richardson Athletics intercollegiate American quarterbacks, accompanied her dad to his programs assistant who were rejected in their high school’s 40th anniversary manager Wally Gabler for home country, to enjoy reunion. At the time, she didn’t the fourth game of the immense success north of know why he came to Canada, season, Ealey – who like the border. leaving the Portsmouth Gabler was born and “Most projects and its railroad tracks raised in Portsmouth, players dream is to play where he learned to throw by Ohio -- dropped his first quarterback in the NFL,” pelting stones at passing start against he said. “When that railway cars. 30-27. opportunity wasn’t given to The outcome of that trip and He said he wasn’t me, Canada reached out some of Ealey’s never-before- distraught after the loss. and I got the chance to do told stories are captured in “No athlete likes to lose,” what I could just by who I ‘The Stone Thrower’ which is Ealey, a former was and not by the colour an engaging father-daughter Mississauga Sports of my skin.” memoir launched five years Council chair who was In addition to being shut ago. inducted into the out from the NFL because The All-Century Team will be Mississauga Sports Hall he refused to play a honoured on September 16 of Fame in 1989, pointed position other than during the University of out. “I wasn’t happy. At quarterback, Ealey has Toledo’s game against Tulsa. the same time I knew it been excluded from the To mark the Book—Father & Daughter was going to happen at Hall of anniversary five years ago, Memoires by: JaeleEaley some time and we had to Fame because of Ealey’s inspirational story was Richardson move on. That was how I technicality. one of eight featured in an “The Stone Thrower” felt.” He’s unable to land on the original documentary series. After the 0-2 start, Ealey ballot for election because Commissioned by Bell Media, led the Tiger-Cats to an the rules state that a ‘Engraved on a Nation’ 11-3 record and a Grey candidate must have demonstrated how the Cup title in his first received First Team All- Canadian league and the season becoming the first American acknowledgment symbolic cup have become an Black player to by a recognized media intrinsic part of Canadian quarterback his team to a outlet. He received that heritage. 2017—3 Page 16

NEWS FROM THE CFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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ALUMNI AT THE GAMES

BEST LINE EVER! I’ve been watching the Argos ever since Dan Ferrone! (sorry Bob)

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ALUMNI AT THE GAMES

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ALUMNI AT THE GAMES

Even the former Prime Minister likes to hang out with Champs!

www.argoalumni.com Forever Double Blue

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