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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

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

Date5/21/1986
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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.
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
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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
    Pless, Willie
    7/24/1986
    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(...)
    Pless, Willie
    9/19/1986
    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
    Hunter, Paul
    8/4/1992
    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(...)
    Geo, Mario
    7/26/1971
    Randy Halsall, a hopeful for a tackle spot with the Argos, gives another rookie a helping had lifting 360-pound weights at the Argos' training camp at(...)
    Randy Halsall, a hopeful for a tackle spot with the Argos, gives another rookie a helping had lifting 360-pound weights at the Argos' training camp at(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    6/18/1974
    You gotta have heart, Argos' team physician Dr. Robert Dzioba examines offensive lineman Bill Norton yesterday at Toronto Western Hospital. The Argos underwent physicals yesteday and will begin training today at the University of Guelph.
    You gotta have heart, Argos' team physician Dr. Robert Dzioba examines offensive lineman Bill Norton yesterday at Toronto Western Hospital. The Argos underwent physicals yesteday and will begin training today at the University of Guelph.
    Goode, Jeff
    5/24/1980
    Argos' brain trust, While Argo rookies went through a series of drills and tests yesterday at the University of Guelph, the three wise men of trianing(...)
    Argos' brain trust, While Argo rookies went through a series of drills and tests yesterday at the University of Guelph, the three wise men of trianing(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    5/27/1987
    Argos' new secret weapon. He may not love to play tackle, but man who made Fat Albert famous, comedian Bill Cosby, is enjoying his chance to work out (...)
    Argos' new secret weapon. He may not love to play tackle, but man who made Fat Albert famous, comedian Bill Cosby, is enjoying his chance to work out (...)
    Cosby, Bill, 1937-
    8/17/1970
    New hairstyle: Argos' defensive tackle Granny Liggins, who previously displayed bald patch atop his head, went all the way and shaved hair completely during team's visit to Vancouver last weekend
    New hairstyle: Argos' defensive tackle Granny Liggins, who previously displayed bald patch atop his head, went all the way and shaved hair completely during team's visit to Vancouver last weekend
    Bezant, Graham
    9/16/1975
    Catching On: Sometime during this afternoon's game against the Argos, Hamilton's Rocky DiPietro will surpass Tommy Joe Coffey's record for career receptions
    Catching On: Sometime during this afternoon's game against the Argos, Hamilton's Rocky DiPietro will surpass Tommy Joe Coffey's record for career receptions
    Hunter, Paul
    10/28/1989
    And this little Piggy: Argos' all-star tackle Granny Liggins either has ticklish feet or finds something funny in being taped for practice yesterday
    And this little Piggy: Argos' all-star tackle Granny Liggins either has ticklish feet or finds something funny in being taped for practice yesterday
    Liggins, Granville
    8/8/1977
    Showing the flag: Argo quarterback Matt Dunigan, who played Sunday despite a fractured collarbone, leads cheering fans at Pearson International Airport yesterday
    Showing the flag: Argo quarterback Matt Dunigan, who played Sunday despite a fractured collarbone, leads cheering fans at Pearson International Airport yesterday
    Bull, Ron
    11/25/1991