Double Blue: An Illustrated History of the Toronto Argonauts

by Wayne Parrish (editor), Jim O'Leary (Editor)

?The Toronto Argonauts have been a beloved football team since its beginnings in 1873, when players first donned the double blue uniforms (so popular, blue was adopted by other Toronto sports teams). The oldest professional sports team in North America with the same name since inception, the Boatmen have rewarded their fans with 15 Grey Cup titles. This is a book for these fans. Presented in full colour with photos throughout, here are many stories from players, coaches, and other people connected with the team. Dozens of interviews with key Argonauts, past and present, are an integral part of the research being done specifically for this book. Journalists who have followed the Argos will contribute special pieces on important aspects. The fans will tell their stories, show off their photos and memorabilia. A history will highlight the triumphs from each year, as well as the prominent players, the venues, the changes to the game and the league, and so on. Rounding out the book are profiles of key Argonauts, with photos, stats, and a section on “Where Are They Now?” Plus there will be highlights on turning points — the moments in Argos‘ games that made the difference in a season. This book is a must for any fan of Canadian football.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction, Canada, Football

216 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Benjamin Kahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, entertaining overview of the history of the Toronto Argonauts. Published early in David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski's ownership of the team, it is a little self-congratulatory and self-aggrandizing towards the two owners. I remember when they came in with a great amount of fanfare, and sold the team a few years later under a bit of a cloud. They were not the heroes that they appeared to be when they first bought the team, or that they are presented to be here.

But beyond the treatment of that era, a very well-done job.

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of colour pictures to go along with a ton of information about North America’s oldest professional football team - the Toronto Argonauts. Although they are not my favourite team in the CFL, I still learned a lot about them. The more recent history (from about 1980 - 2007) was more intriguing than the events previous.