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Greg Barton was unveiled yesterday as the second major quarter-backing acquisition of the Toronto Argonauts
Greg Barton was unveiled yesterday as the second major quarter-backing acquisition of the Toronto Argonauts

Greg Barton was unveiled yesterday as the second major quarter-backing acquisition of the Toronto Argonauts

Date5/3/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Greg Barton was unveiled yesterday as the second major quarter-backing acquisition of the Toronto Argonauts. Barton, three years in the NFL, but a player in only one game, is shown with coach Leo Cahill (left) and his agent. Alki Scopeletis (right). Barton admitted agreeting to terms of offer with Philadelphia Eagles of NFL. Eagles may charge Argos with tampering with player under option.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Object NumberTSPA_0030968F
      An Argo gets clipped. Toronto Argonaut football player Greg Barton does a little baby-sitting as he holds 8-months-old Sara MacDonald as mother, Mrs. (...)
      An Argo gets clipped. Toronto Argonaut football player Greg Barton does a little baby-sitting as he holds 8-months-old Sara MacDonald as mother, Mrs. (...)
      Barton, Greg
      8/27/1971
      Dedication . . . Discipline . . . Hard Work. Argonauts unveiled their new head coach, Johnny Rauch, above, at a press conference this afternoon. Rauch(...)
      Dedication . . . Discipline . . . Hard Work. Argonauts unveiled their new head coach, Johnny Rauch, above, at a press conference this afternoon. Rauch(...)
      Rauch, John
      1/12/1973
      Compounding confusion among Argonaut-watchers at training camp are look-alike quarterbacks Greg Barton (left) and Joe Theismann. Lack of sweater numbe(...)
      Compounding confusion among Argonaut-watchers at training camp are look-alike quarterbacks Greg Barton (left) and Joe Theismann. Lack of sweater numbe(...)
      Griffin, Doug
      6/21/1971
      Argos win - Miss Grey Cup, Vancouver - Cellar-dwelling Argonauts yesterday found one of their organization could be stood on a pedestal: Miss Argonaut was named Miss Grey Cup
      Argos win - Miss Grey Cup, Vancouver - Cellar-dwelling Argonauts yesterday found one of their organization could be stood on a pedestal: Miss Argonaut was named Miss Grey Cup
      Lennon, Frank
      11/23/1966
      Flipped out. Dave ''Tiger'' Williams helped the Toronto Maple Leafs taste victory yesterday over the Toronto Argonauts in a pancake race to raise money for the Big Brothers
      Flipped out. Dave ''Tiger'' Williams helped the Toronto Maple Leafs taste victory yesterday over the Toronto Argonauts in a pancake race to raise money for the Big Brothers
      Spremo, Boris
      2/27/1979
      It's this way, fellas, Toronto Argonauts head coach Russ Jackson holds up sheet from club's play book at yesterday's workout to newest quarterbacks in(...)
      It's this way, fellas, Toronto Argonauts head coach Russ Jackson holds up sheet from club's play book at yesterday's workout to newest quarterbacks in(...)
      Bull, Ron
      7/29/1975
      Proud day, Sandra Post was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame yesterday and sharing her proud moment was Leo Cahill, general manager of the Toronto Argonauts and Post's fiance
      Proud day, Sandra Post was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame yesterday and sharing her proud moment was Leo Cahill, general manager of the Toronto Argonauts and Post's fiance
      Cooper, David
      2/6/1988
      I have mixed emotions about leaving Toronto, says Argonauts head coach Forrest Gregg after being released yesterday from the last two years of his con(...)
      I have mixed emotions about leaving Toronto, says Argonauts head coach Forrest Gregg after being released yesterday from the last two years of his con(...)
      Gregg, Forrest
      12/27/1979
      See, dick? Run! Dick, Run! Toronto Argonauts offensive line coach John Payne holds up the team's precious playbook for the benefit of his attentive troops during a scrimmage yesterday
      See, dick? Run! Dick, Run! Toronto Argonauts offensive line coach John Payne holds up the team's precious playbook for the benefit of his attentive troops during a scrimmage yesterday
      Lautens, Richard
      7/13/1992
      All smiles, for now, It's a new begining for the CFL and the Argonauts after yesterday's meeting in Toronto
      All smiles, for now, It's a new begining for the CFL and the Argonauts after yesterday's meeting in Toronto
      Ornest, Harry
      12/12/1988
      Pete Liske, working here on his passing during a practice session yesterday, leads Calgary Stampeders against Toronto Argonauts at the CNE Stadium tomorrow night
      Pete Liske, working here on his passing during a practice session yesterday, leads Calgary Stampeders against Toronto Argonauts at the CNE Stadium tomorrow night
      Dinsmore, Ted
      9/19/1967
      It's in your hands now. Toronto Argonauts owner Harry Ornest tosses the football to Adam Rita yesterday after he was named the team's new head coach. (...)
      It's in your hands now. Toronto Argonauts owner Harry Ornest tosses the football to Adam Rita yesterday after he was named the team's new head coach. (...)
      Hunter, Paul
      1/18/1991