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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(...)

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(...)

Date7/23/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Leon McQuay, 21, ARGO's spectacular rookie back from Tampa University, has been the sensation of Canadian Football League's pre-season schedule. He started slowly, but compiled 297 yards rushing on 30 plays in four games. He scored four touchdowns, including one on a pass completion. He is a strong blocker, too.
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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
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
Important factor for 1973 Argonauts, who open the Canadian Football League season Tuesday in Ottawa, is the running of halfback Leon McQuay. The contr(...)
Important factor for 1973 Argonauts, who open the Canadian Football League season Tuesday in Ottawa, is the running of halfback Leon McQuay. The contr(...)
7/24/1973
Rookie sensation, Argos' inside linebacker Willie Pless has certainly made his presence felt this year
Rookie sensation, Argos' inside linebacker Willie Pless has certainly made his presence felt this year
7/24/1986
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
8/6/1973
Stil homeless: Ulysses Curtis has been trying for 30 years to find a home in the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in Hamilton. 'Crazy Legs', a former Argo, drank champagne from two Grey Cups. He's now a guidance counsellor at Downsview Secondary School.
Stil homeless: Ulysses Curtis has been trying for 30 years to find a home in the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in Hamilton. 'Crazy Legs', a former Argo, drank champagne from two Grey Cups. He's now a guidance counsellor at Downsview Secondary School.
1/10/1984
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
5/30/1987
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
5/31/1987
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
Jesse Barfield led the major leagues in home runs last season with 40 and he has strong ideas on how to take batting practice. There's no use trying t(...)
5/31/1987
Canadian football's best: Ron Lancaster (right), resplendent in a lime green tuxedo, holds Schenley trophy for Canadian Football League's outstanding player, after award last night
Canadian football's best: Ron Lancaster (right), resplendent in a lime green tuxedo, holds Schenley trophy for Canadian Football League's outstanding player, after award last night
1/25/1976
Gill Fenerty. Gill 'The Thrill' Fenerty, Toronto Agronaut running back and Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year: Fenerty is only starting to co(...)
Gill Fenerty. Gill 'The Thrill' Fenerty, Toronto Agronaut running back and Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year: Fenerty is only starting to co(...)
2/2/1988
In Starting role: Toronto Argos have named Bill Bynum to start at quarterback against Saskatchewan in Canadian Football League game tomorrow night
In Starting role: Toronto Argos have named Bill Bynum to start at quarterback against Saskatchewan in Canadian Football League game tomorrow night
7/29/1975