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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

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

Date7/13/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0065976F
    Final paces: Argos coach Don Matthews and backup quarterback Tom Porras look on during team's workout yesterday at Exhibition Place
    Final paces: Argos coach Don Matthews and backup quarterback Tom Porras look on during team's workout yesterday at Exhibition Place
    Goode, Jeff
    11/14/1990
    New Argos coach Don Matthews focuses on the key matchups that will decide today's Grey Cup game
    New Argos coach Don Matthews focuses on the key matchups that will decide today's Grey Cup game
    Goode, Jeff
    11/22/1989
    Chin up, Don! Argos president Ralph Sazio gives new coach Don Matthews a chuck under the chin to get him squared away for his job. The man in the midd(...)
    Chin up, Don! Argos president Ralph Sazio gives new coach Don Matthews a chuck under the chin to get him squared away for his job. The man in the midd(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    11/23/1989
    So long, Argos. Don Matthews, here huddling at home with wife Catherine and cat Sam, resigned yesterday after a single season as Argonauts coach
    So long, Argos. Don Matthews, here huddling at home with wife Catherine and cat Sam, resigned yesterday after a single season as Argonauts coach
    Hunter, Paul
    1/10/1991
    Showing flair: David Williams, the new Toronto Argos receiver acquired from the Edmonton Eskimos, displays his prowess at his first practice yesterday
    Showing flair: David Williams, the new Toronto Argos receiver acquired from the Edmonton Eskimos, displays his prowess at his first practice yesterday
    Hunter, Paul
    9/18/1991
    Free to kick: Argo punter or place-kicker Hank Ilesic can concentrate on football now that his lawsuit against the Edmonton Eskimos: his former team: has been settled out of court
    Free to kick: Argo punter or place-kicker Hank Ilesic can concentrate on football now that his lawsuit against the Edmonton Eskimos: his former team: has been settled out of court
    Ilesic, Henry Hank
    2/26/1985
    Though Jim Germany of the Eskimos has just coughed up the ball, it refuses to take 'the Argo Bounce' into the waiting arms of three Toronto defenders
    Though Jim Germany of the Eskimos has just coughed up the ball, it refuses to take 'the Argo Bounce' into the waiting arms of three Toronto defenders
    Slaughter, Mike
    11/28/1982
    CFL commissioner Donald Crump, left, does battle with Argonauts head coach Don Matthews on the squash court yesterday at the SkyDome fitness club. Cru(...)
    CFL commissioner Donald Crump, left, does battle with Argonauts head coach Don Matthews on the squash court yesterday at the SkyDome fitness club. Cru(...)
    Canadian Football League
    10/18/1990
    Doug Flutie And Don Matthews at argos parade
    Doug Flutie And Don Matthews at argos parade
    Spremo, Boris
    11/18/1997
    I want the Argos to win but I'm committed to the Eskimos because I bet on them
    I want the Argos to win but I'm committed to the Eskimos because I bet on them
    Hurst, Lynda
    9/8/1982
    No Marriott Magic: Argos wideout Randy Marriott couldn't corral this Matt Dunigan pass during the early going last night, as Eskimos defensive back Mark Norman stretched out to break up the play
    No Marriott Magic: Argos wideout Randy Marriott couldn't corral this Matt Dunigan pass during the early going last night, as Eskimos defensive back Mark Norman stretched out to break up the play
    Gunn, Frank
    7/14/1990
    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
    Gunn, Frank
    7/15/1990