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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

Rookie sensation, Argos' inside linebacker Willie Pless has certainly made his presence felt this year

Date7/24/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rookie sensation, Argos' inside linebacker Willie Pless has certainly made his presence felt this year. The 22-year-old American leads the club with an average of nine tackles per game.
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Argos' new linebacker. Willie Pless, who set a Big Eight record for career tackles at the University of Kansas, arrived at Pearson International Airport yesterday en route to Argo camp in Guelph
Argos' new linebacker. Willie Pless, who set a Big Eight record for career tackles at the University of Kansas, arrived at Pearson International Airport yesterday en route to Argo camp in Guelph
5/21/1986
A' for effort, Leaf rookie Scott Pearson didn't score on this play (the puck's visible behind the net) but he certainly made his presence felt as he b(...)
A' for effort, Leaf rookie Scott Pearson didn't score on this play (the puck's visible behind the net) but he certainly made his presence felt as he b(...)
11/25/1989
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' 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
Carrying a big load. Defensive back Carl Brazley of the Argonauts doesn't show much strain as he carries injured linebacker Willie Pless to the team p(...)
Carrying a big load. Defensive back Carl Brazley of the Argonauts doesn't show much strain as he carries injured linebacker Willie Pless to the team p(...)
9/19/1986
Four of the five nominees, from left: Gilbert Renfroe (top player), Willie Pless (defender), Pernell Moore (rookie) and Don Moen (top Canadian)
Four of the five nominees, from left: Gilbert Renfroe (top player), Willie Pless (defender), Pernell Moore (rookie) and Don Moen (top Canadian)
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Tabbie no More: After 10 good years with Hamilton Tiger Cats, linebacker Ben Zambiasi is donning Argos' double blue
9/21/1988
Toting the photograph commemorating his selection as CFL rookie of the year, Argos' Gill (The Thrill) Fenerty lopes through Pearson International Airp(...)
Toting the photograph commemorating his selection as CFL rookie of the year, Argos' Gill (The Thrill) Fenerty lopes through Pearson International Airp(...)
11/30/1987
Stick 'em: Eskimos linebacker Jeff Braswell does just that to Argos receiver Paul Masotti last night, making Masotti pay after a completed pass
Stick 'em: Eskimos linebacker Jeff Braswell does just that to Argos receiver Paul Masotti last night, making Masotti pay after a completed pass
7/15/1990
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
Weighty record: Linebacker Don Moen, who spends hours in the weight room, will the Argos' consecutive game record tomorrow
Weighty record: Linebacker Don Moen, who spends hours in the weight room, will the Argos' consecutive game record tomorrow
8/4/1992
Argo Rookie throws a pass. Toronto Argos' $1-million rookie Anthony Davis was on hand last night at the Skyline Hotel for the Miss Toronto Argonaut pa(...)
Argo Rookie throws a pass. Toronto Argos' $1-million rookie Anthony Davis was on hand last night at the Skyline Hotel for the Miss Toronto Argonaut pa(...)
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