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He's an ex-Argo: But then, isn't almost everyone? Wilkinson fought the Argos for three years, but two years after he did, team John Bassett decided the team needed better
He's an ex-Argo: But then, isn't almost everyone? Wilkinson fought the Argos for three years, but two years after he did, team John Bassett decided the team needed better

He's an ex-Argo: But then, isn't almost everyone? Wilkinson fought the Argos for three years, but two years after he did, team John Bassett decided the team needed better

Date11/16/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: He's an ex-Argo: But then, isn't almost everyone? Wilkinson fought the Argos for three years, but two years after he did, team John Bassett decided the team needed better.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089338F
Fifty-three years of almost ouch-less dentistry has been enough for Dr. John Stephens Wilkinson, 72. Here he treats one of the last of his patients, Bob McLaughlin
Fifty-three years of almost ouch-less dentistry has been enough for Dr. John Stephens Wilkinson, 72. Here he treats one of the last of his patients, Bob McLaughlin
12/18/1977
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
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
John Rauch, Argos' new coach this season, says he looks for improvement in the team's offence and, at work here on that project, he makes a point with(...)
John Rauch, Argos' new coach this season, says he looks for improvement in the team's offence and, at work here on that project, he makes a point with(...)
8/24/1973
Argo quarterback Tom Wilkinson, right, was on verge of tears after his team blew chance to play in Grey Cup
Argo quarterback Tom Wilkinson, right, was on verge of tears after his team blew chance to play in Grey Cup
11/23/1969
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
New boys in town: After days of talks, Bruce McNall, left, John Candy, centre, and Wayne Gretzky confirmed this morning that they have bought the Toronto Argos football team from Harry Ornest
New boys in town: After days of talks, Bruce McNall, left, John Candy, centre, and Wayne Gretzky confirmed this morning that they have bought the Toronto Argos football team from Harry Ornest
2/25/1991
Dick Shatto. Quits after 25 years with Argos
Dick Shatto. Quits after 25 years with Argos
10/30/1978
Tabbie no More: After 10 good years with Hamilton Tiger Cats, linebacker Ben Zambiasi is donning Argos' double blue
Tabbie no More: After 10 good years with Hamilton Tiger Cats, linebacker Ben Zambiasi is donning Argos' double blue
9/21/1988
Open wide: Dr. Leo Sussman, who has been team dentist to the Toronto Argonauts for 15 years, goes to work on reserve quarterback Mike Williams. Sussman has been attending Argo games since 1945
Open wide: Dr. Leo Sussman, who has been team dentist to the Toronto Argonauts for 15 years, goes to work on reserve quarterback Mike Williams. Sussman has been attending Argo games since 1945
7/21/1981
Argos were in a party mood. Argo players, left, celebrate their first Grey Cup in 31 years at a victory party thrown by Mayor Art Eggleton at a Vancou(...)
Argos were in a party mood. Argo players, left, celebrate their first Grey Cup in 31 years at a victory party thrown by Mayor Art Eggleton at a Vancou(...)
11/28/1983
First big test: Though his team looked great in two exhibition games, it's the moment of truth tonight for Argos coach Don Matthews against the Eskimos at the SkyDome
First big test: Though his team looked great in two exhibition games, it's the moment of truth tonight for Argos coach Don Matthews against the Eskimos at the SkyDome
7/13/1990