Toronto 2019—1 Argonauts Alumni Association Inside this issue: Letter from the 2 President 2019—1 February 2019 Argos 3 Schedule Golf Fun Day 4 GREETINS FROM ARGOS MANAGEMENT Sign up and Sponsorship The Toronto Argonauts are very proud of the Trivia Questions 7 Club’s history, and more importantly, of the association with the people who made that News 8 history possible through the Argos Alumni Association. In Memory 12 “We are all looking forward to the 2019 Ar- Q & A w Argos Head Coach 13 gos season,” said Argos President Bill Man- Manning, Chamblin and Popp—Head ning. “Hiring Corey Chamblin was the perfect SAVE THE 14 Coach announcement press conference way to begin our year. As members of the DATE Alumni Alumni Association you understand just how important it is to have the right coach at the right time and we’re extremely confi- Alumni Support 15 dent Corey is that man.” Fund Manning is cognizant of the importance of the Alumni Association, especially with 17 CFLAA & a team that possesses such a storied past. Medical “It’s an honour for me to be a part of this team’s incredible history,” continued Cannabis Manning, “I want to thank all members of the Alumni Association for their contri- Trivia Answers 19 bution to the club. Whether you played in one game or are in the Canadian Foot- ball Hall of Fame, you are a huge part of the Argonaut family. We’re working hard to make sure the organization and the Alumni Association have a strong relation- ship and I’m hoping to see many of you at BMO Field this season.” Jim Popp is back for this third season as the Club’s General Manager and under- stands the importance of working closely with those who have gone before this generation of players. “With the Alumni Association, we want to bring the past greatness together with the future to understand the history of the club and help mentor our young play- ers into greatness like our alumni.” Head Coach Corey Chamblin returns to the team that he helped lead to the 2017 Danny Webb, an Grey Cup as its Defensive Coordinator. He spent last year with the Arkansas Ra- Argos Legend zorbacks coaching staff. He has a direct message to all former Argos. “I would love to see you at training camp,” said Chamblin. “We want to see you at prac- tices, we want to see you at games. If you played for the Argos at any point of your career you’re an Argo for life.” 2019—1 Page 2 Welcome to the first edition of the BOATMAN We are currently in the process of planning for 2019. for the 2019 season. A communique was Hope everyone is getting through this crazy sent out asking for your suggestions and winter. For those in warmer climates, have a comments on a number of fronts. So, please cold one by the pool for us folks back here email any thoughts you may have to pete- enjoying these balmy Arctic temps. [email protected] Thanks to you, overall alumni membership In 2015, the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Asso- and engagement and attendance at our ciation Support Fund (TAAA) was set-up to events has grown, mainly due to the partner- help alumni that may not be able to help ship we continue to enjoy with the Toronto Ar- themselves by offering short-term financial gonauts Football Club and MLSE. assistance, and will continue to be a key initi- ative of the Association this year. At its an- As a result of MLSE’s generous support last nual meeting, the Board of Directors gave its season, we have seen an increase in the sup- approval making the Support Fund its official port and participation from alumni from all charity. The fund will continue to be dedicat- eras. Terrific to see Dave Cranmer, Ed Learn ed to improving the quality of life of those and Al Irwin up close and mingling with the alumni and their families in need. fans at one of the games last year. This sea- son, MLSE and the Argos are continuing to If you have not done so yet, please check out support the association and alumni with sever- our website http://argoalumni.com. Our site al new and existing opportunities. has become an anchor for the Association and the go-to place for Toronto Argonauts Again, the Association will kick-off its season football history. As a matter of fact, the Ar- with the 8th Annual Reunion scheduled this gos Alumni button on the Toronto Argo- year Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Royal nauts website is a direct link to us. Woodbine Golf Course in Toronto. Thanks to Last, but not least, awesome thanks to Crista all that came out last year, and look forward to Bazos, “Ms. Double Blue” for all her efforts th seeing you on the 17 . Traveling from Winni- and hard work. peg, terrific seeing Paul Bennett last year who dropped in. Paul emailed me and noted that Again, thanks very much for your support. he is coming again this year. Also, our 20th Look forward to seeing you at the reunion. Annual Golf Fun Day Tournament, the Associ- ation’s major fundraiser, tees-off at Eagle Cheers, Ridge Golf Course, Ridge Golf Club Monday, Stace Coray June 3, 2019. It is time to renew your membership again and we look forward to everyone’s continued sup- @TOArgosAlumni port and hope to see you at our events during the season. So, please take a few minutes and send in your dues. 2019—1 Page 3 2019 Argos Schedule Highlights of the 2019 Schedule Touchdown Atlantic! The Toronto Argonauts are heading East to The Maritimes to take on the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, August 25th. As the league looks to grow the game of Canadian football from coast to coast and with the possibility of a 10th expansion team on the horizon, the Argos are honoured and excited to host a game in The Maritimes. Under the lights: Toronto will play seven of its eight home games at BMO Field at night; three on Saturday nights, three on Friday nights and one on a Thursday night. The Argos call BMO Field home for the fourth consecutive year and will have a new playing surface to get excited about. A new grass surface, strengthened with intertwined artificial fibers that help protect and hold the sur- face together as well as reduce recovery time between events, will be in place before the Argos take the field for their home opener. The return of the CNE game! The Argos welcome the Edmonton Eskimos to BMO Field on Friday, August 16th, at 7:30 p.m. Free admission to the CNE included with the purchase of a game ticket. Bye weeks in Week #1, Week #9 and Week #14. Alumni website can now be accessed directly from https://www.argonauts.ca/ 2019—1 Page 4 Monday June 3, 2019 Eagle Ridge Golf Club 12:30 Shotgun Start Individual: $165.00 Foursome: $660.00 Fee Includes: Golf and Cart Lunch Goodie Bag Prize table Specialty holes Roast beef buffet dinner & dessert Golf Fun Day—http://argoalumni.com/2019-golf-fun-day/ 2019—1 Page 5 Take Advantage of this Offer! 24” x 18 “ sign at a designated hole 1/8 of a page on our website to display your logo and URL Recognition at the tournament dinner Recognition in our newsletter “ The Boatman” Mail your cheque payable to : The Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Attention: Pete Martin 2282 Parkglen Ave Oakville, ON L6M 4R3 Email your logo and URL ( j.peg file ) to: [email protected] Invoices and receipts will be provided upon request For sponsorship information email [email protected] 2019—1 Page 6 The Argonauts Alumni would like to thank the following for their contribution to the success of our 2018 Golf Fun Day HOLE SPONSORS PRIZES & GIFTS Gerald Sternberg Caponi Financial Active Green + Ross Dan Ferrone CBM Aggregates Freshouse Foods IPL Plastics Manulife CFL Black Bull Tavern Zeke O’Connor Ent. Pina Food Ltd Whiteoak Ford Lincoln The Naz and Wally Show AM 740 Graham Bros Construction Hydropool Hot Tubs Randy Ambrosie Tim Hortons Evergreen Holdings Ed and Bernadee Learn Golf Fun Day—http://argoalumni.com/2019-golf-fun-day/ 2019—1 Page 7 THE CFL AND THE USA 1. When was this CFL Logo adapted? 2. In the 1960’s what American League was abbreviated to the Name this player from CFL? Waterloo Lutheran University 3. What was the first American Expansion Team in the Canadian Football League? 4. What American Team was the only Team to win a Grey Cup game? And in what year? 5. What year was this Logo used? @TOArgosAlumni 2019—1 Page 8 Orlando Steinauer, Toronto Argo from 2001-08 named Head Coach of the Former Argos Head Coach Scott Milanovich who Hamilton Tiger-Cats. led the Argos to the historical 100th Grey Cup vic- tory in 2012 over the former Team he played for The Washington native is a 5 x CFL All Calgary Stampeders remains as QB Coach with Star, 6 x CFL East All Star, 2 X Grey the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cup Champ as a player and once as a Defensive Coach. Orlando is the sec- Scott played football for the NFL, CFL, XFL and ond in CFL History for All-Time Intercep- tion Yards. NFLEL CFL Alumni Association Newsletter https://www.cflaa.ca/cflaa-news-letter/ Raghib “Rocket” Ismail inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Earlier this year the National giate career at the University Football Foundation announced of Notre Dame.