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Argos' suspended star, Leon McQuay, watches team's workout at CNE Stadium yesterday
Argos' suspended star, Leon McQuay, watches team's workout at CNE Stadium yesterday

Argos' suspended star, Leon McQuay, watches team's workout at CNE Stadium yesterday

Date8/6/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Argos' suspended star, Leon McQuay, watches team's workout at CNE Stadium yesterday. The temperamental running back says he would welcome being traded as ultimate solution to problems and pressures that have beset him.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0067809F
Pointing the way, Argo coach Russ Jackson explains what the expects from players during team's first workout at CNE Stadium yesterday. In backgroud is(...)
Pointing the way, Argo coach Russ Jackson explains what the expects from players during team's first workout at CNE Stadium yesterday. In backgroud is(...)
6/30/1975
Argos' sensational rookie running back, Leon McQuay began his football career as a 160-pound guard and linebacker for an elementary school team. The f(...)
Argos' sensational rookie running back, Leon McQuay began his football career as a 160-pound guard and linebacker for an elementary school team. The f(...)
7/26/1971
Mutt and Jeff? At 5-foot-10, Saskatchewan Roughrider quarterback Ron Lancaster is no midget, but he looks like a shrimp alongside rookie defensive end Jesse O'Neal, a 6-foot-4 giant who could give winless Argos trouble when the two teams meet tonight at CNE Stadium
Mutt and Jeff? At 5-foot-10, Saskatchewan Roughrider quarterback Ron Lancaster is no midget, but he looks like a shrimp alongside rookie defensive end Jesse O'Neal, a 6-foot-4 giant who could give winless Argos trouble when the two teams meet tonight at CNE Stadium
7/31/1975
Final paces: Argos coach Don Matthews and backup quarterback Tom Porras look on during team's workout yesterday at Exhibition Place
Final paces: Argos coach Don Matthews and backup quarterback Tom Porras look on during team's workout yesterday at Exhibition Place
11/14/1990
Leon McQuay, 21, ARGO's spectacular rookie back from Tampa University, has been the sensation of Canadian Football League's pre-season schedule. He st(...)
Leon McQuay, 21, ARGO's spectacular rookie back from Tampa University, has been the sensation of Canadian Football League's pre-season schedule. He st(...)
7/23/1971
Argos' James (Quick) Parker switches from football to tennis using a racket borrowed from a fan at the team's workout at Burnhamthorpe C.I
Argos' James (Quick) Parker switches from football to tennis using a racket borrowed from a fan at the team's workout at Burnhamthorpe C.I
8/8/1990
Argo doctor Peter Hanson gives Leon McQuay a check before approving Argonauts' running back for pre-season training
Argo doctor Peter Hanson gives Leon McQuay a check before approving Argonauts' running back for pre-season training
6/9/1972
It's all over but the crying, and Argo halfback Leon McQuay, who fumbled the ball at Stampeders' 10-yard line to end Toronto's last scoring hope, covers his eyes
It's all over but the crying, and Argo halfback Leon McQuay, who fumbled the ball at Stampeders' 10-yard line to end Toronto's last scoring hope, covers his eyes
11/28/1971
Albert Epstein, known to players and coaches as Eppie, is an important member of Argos in drive for the Grey Cup. The team's No. 1 fan, who celebrated 75th birthday yesterday, is everything from messenger to security guard.
Albert Epstein, known to players and coaches as Eppie, is an important member of Argos in drive for the Grey Cup. The team's No. 1 fan, who celebrated 75th birthday yesterday, is everything from messenger to security guard.
11/18/1971
Out the door: Adam Rita gives thumbs-up sing as he stands outside Argos' dressing room after he was fired as the team's head coach yesterday
Out the door: Adam Rita gives thumbs-up sing as he stands outside Argos' dressing room after he was fired as the team's head coach yesterday
9/21/1992
Eric Allen, Argos' wide receiver, leaps and misses pass thrown by quarter back Joe Theismann as Hamilton Ticat linebacker Larry Brame watches in last (...)
Eric Allen, Argos' wide receiver, leaps and misses pass thrown by quarter back Joe Theismann as Hamilton Ticat linebacker Larry Brame watches in last (...)
8/22/1973
Bruce Lemmerman, Edmonton Eskimos' quarter-back, gets ready to throw a soft pass before rest of team took to field for workout at CNE Stadium yesterday
Bruce Lemmerman, Edmonton Eskimos' quarter-back, gets ready to throw a soft pass before rest of team took to field for workout at CNE Stadium yesterday
11/22/1973