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Timeline Theme: Sports and Leisure

“Rocket” Ismail Signs with the Argos

A photograph of Raghib Ismail showing off his Argonauts jersey at a celebration party shown in the Toronto Star with the headline, "Raghib Ismail: Argo receiver being treated by specialist in Los Angeles," originally published on April 23, 1991. Photographed by Rick Eglinton and sourced from the Toronto Public Library.

Michael “Pinball” Clemons Debuts for the Argos

A photograph of Mike "Pinball" Clemons of the Toronto Argonauts with children and administrators from the Allenby Daycare Centre. The Toronto Star article that featured this photographed had the headline "Popular pinball: Argos standout Mike Clemons makes a bunch of the new friends from the Allenby Daycare Centre before yesterday's practice session" and was published September 4, 1992. Image by Rick Eglinton and sourced from the Toronto Public Library.

The Grey Cup a.k.a. The Mud Bowl

A photograph from a full page article of The Globe and Mail on the Toronto Argonauts' Grey Cup (aka. Mud Bowl) victory on November 27, 1950. Article written by Hal Walker, photograph taken by Harry McLorinan, and sourced from Newspapers.com.

Ken Whitlock Integrates the Argos

Photograph of Ken Whitlock during one of his first games with the Argonauts. Image sourced from the Argonauts website.

The First Grey Cup

A photograph of Parkdale Collegiate's Hugh Gall kicking off during the second Grey Cup championship in 1910. Image sourced from The Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

Argonaut Rowing Club Forms a Football Team

A photograph of the Argonaut Rowing Club during the 1891 autumn races. Image sourced from Toronto Public Library.

Lacrosse: What’s in a Name

A photograph from the Toronto Star with the original caption: "The Mohawk; one of the brilliant lacrosse-playing Martins; scalped a good many palefaces in his active playing days. Now on the Brantford reserve; he makes the best lacrosse sticks in all Canada and as a result the world beats a path to his door. He has a big export market." Image by Harold Barkley and sourced from the Toronto Public Library.

Toronto Lacrosse Club vs. Six Nations (1867)

A photograph from the St. Regis Lacrosse Club from Montreal circa 1867. Sourced from the Musee McCord Museum.

1967 World Lacrosse Championship

A photograph from the Toronto Star featuring Jim Bishop (left), Gaylord Powless (centre), Ross Jones (right), published on May 4, 1967. The original article had the caption: "Why Oshawa Favored for 5th Title. Oshawa Green Gaels are heavily favored to win their fifth consecutive Canadian junior lacrosse title. Here coach Jim Bishop (left) lectures his big shooters; Ross Jones (centre) and Gaylord Powless. Jones scored 204 points last season while Powless had 187. They'll join Peterborough Petes; 1966 senior champions; to play in centennial international field lacrosse tournament opening in Toronto May 17." Image by Mario Geo and sourced from the Toronto Public Library.

Making Indigenous history…and future

A photograph of Haundenosaunee lacrosse player Lyle Thompson outmaneuvering Team USA defender John Wagner during a game on September 27, 2024. Image taken by Scott Schild and sourced from Syracuse.com.
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