Toronto Argonaut uniform history

[Will]

2012-2015 seasons:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/CFL_TOR_Jersey.png

Alternate worn 2014-2015

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/CFL_TOR_Jersey_2013.png

Alternate worn 2013

2005-2011 seasons:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cd/CFL_TOR_Jersey_2011.png

Alternate worn 2010-2011

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/CFL_TOR_Jersey_2009.png

Retro worn 2009; alternate work 2009

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a1/CFL_TOR_Jersey_2008.png

Retro worn 2008; alternate worn 2007-2008

1996-2004 jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/59/CFL_TOR_Jersey_2002.png

1995 jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1995.png

[Will]

1991-1994 jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/47/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1991.png

Note: doesn't take into account JC patch for John Candy worn in 1994 and 125th anniversary of Confederation patch in 1992.

1989-1990 Harry Ornest jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1989.png

1985-1988 jerseys (numbers and patch on shoulder switch places)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1985.png

1981-1984 jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1981.png

1979-1980 jerseys (slight change to away)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1979.png

1977-1978 jerseys
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2a/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1978.png

1975-1976 jerseys

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1975.png

Early 1970's jerseys (that's where Wikipedia ends)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/22/CFL_TOR_Jersey_1972.png

All of these come from Wikipedia, I'll try to find pictures from before the early 70's.

[OV Argo]

Thanks - cool.

Like the logo patch on the shoulder best; the boat logo and the Jason/shield logo on the shoulders of those 2 era uniforms = fantastic jersey; BUT - the brief switching to that teal greenish color to replace the traditional light blue (Cambridge is it?) was a mistake, IMO, but still looked nice.

[AngeloV]

God I hated the '95 jerseys, as well as last year's alternate.

[paulwoods13]

Teal was actually "slate green." An absolute abomination to deprive the Double Blue of one of the two blues. If nothing else, we can thank C&S for resurrecting two tones of blue (albeit it took until 2012 to get back the correct Cambridge Blue).

The 1996-2004 unis would have been really nice if they'd had the correct colour scheme. The gladiator was a good logo and the pants stripe (with shields embedded) was really cool.

The Wiki versions above have one minor inaccuracy -- in 2005 when the current logo was introduced, the accent colour in the logo was silver, not Cambridge Blue. That was rectified a year or two later.

[Will]

If I had to pick a favorite then it would be the 1979-1980 jerseys.

[Double Dare]

God I hated the '95 jerseys, as well as last year's alternate. Ditto! '95 jerseys especially.

[paulwoods13]

If I had to pick a favorite then it would be the 1979-1980 jerseys.

Yes, the best by far. Especially the road unis.

[1argoholic]

95 and the Ornest years SUCKED!!!!

I like from 88 back. Like all of those uni's. Still like the football boat best. No pictures of the original boat logo witch is very cool.

[R.J]

I'd go with the 81-84 or 85-88's and the boat logo in my avi.

Are we using the right Cambridge blue ?
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/NicMillman/Oxford__Cambridge_Blue.jpg

[paulwoods13]

Are we using the right Cambridge blue ?

I believe we are. The unis since 2012 have had a much "greener" tone to the light blue than we had before. I actually prefer a "bluer" light blue, visually, but Pantone accuracy trumps esthetics, IMO.

[OV Argo]

I love those circa 77 all Cambridge (powder) blue uniforms - both jersey & pants - as an alternative. AND - the older (original) boat logo (with the more detail on the ship and the "Pull Together" banner) = greatest sports team logo of ALL TIME - IMHO

:D

[R.J]

I believe we are. The unis since 2012 have had a much "greener" tone to the light blue than we had before. I actually prefer a "bluer" light blue, visually, but Pantone accuracy trumps esthetics, IMO.
I've always wondered which Cambridge blue is the "right" one; as I've seen the powder blue multiple times and the greenish blues as well.

[Golden Fleece]

Like the current unis (including the alternate), but I’m open to Adidas doing a futuristic reboot, although I like the helmets the way they are.


Liked the 96-04 logo but it was too big on the shoulders.


89-90 Word logo was the worst.


Never liked the football boat logo as a kid mostly because I didn’t realize what it was watching on TV and I don’t remember any commentators explaining the mythological origins of the team name. :)

[argolio]

God I hated the '95 jerseys, as well as last year's alternate.95 jerseys matched the 95 team -- really tough to watch.

[Will]

95 jerseys matched the 95 team -- really tough to watch.

That was definitely a brutal year--had some expectations (even as an 8-year old) after the improvement made from 1993 to 1994 but nope, Kent Austin never got on track here.

[Scooter McCray]

Are Adidas planning a reboot at this time? It would be a nice marketing tool for the franchise reboot and our GC year. Rebooting the entire league is a lot of work. They should reboot the GC host city each year that way they can focus their creative and business resources to getting it right.

[Will]

We keep hearing conflicting reports that the jerseys will change, but we also hear that they won't change significantly.

[Golden Fleece]

Whatever they come up with should be good just as long as they don't put their triple stripe down the sleeves of every jersey the way they ruin soccer kits.

[Mocha]

After seeing the Stamps retro uniforms for the upcoming season, I searched back for old Argos uniforms and found this thread. I'm hoping the Argos do something to their uniforms to add some interest. I'm partial to these uniforms, from around 1964 I think. The team wore a throwback jersey similar to these in 2009 or so. Whatever they do, I hope they incorporate more Cambridge blue.

984.

[ArgoFan1]

I really liked those all light blue alternates from 2010-11.
I like the current uniforms and will be even better bringing back the boat logo on the helmet, but they gotta change those numbers to white on the dark uniforms. That is just plain stupid and very hard to see.

[Will]

I really liked those all light blue alternates from 2010-11.
I like the current uniforms and will be even better bringing back the boat logo on the helmet, but they gotta change those numbers to white on the dark uniforms. That is just plain stupid and very hard to see.

They need some stripes and piping on the #s.

[Mocha]

I really liked those all light blue alternates from 2010-11.
I like the current uniforms and will be even better bringing back the boat logo on the helmet, but they gotta change those numbers to white on the dark uniforms. That is just plain stupid and very hard to see.

The lone Argos jersey I own is one of those light blues from that era. They're sharp.

[AngeloV]

To me the Argos blew it when they changed their look in 2019. 2012-2018 they had it perfect. 2013 they changed the numbers and added piping, which was a plus. But overall, those jerseys were perfect

[Mocha]

To me the Argos blew it when they changed their look in 2019. 2012-2018 they had it perfect. 2013 they changed the numbers and added piping, which was a plus. But overall, those jerseys were perfect

Yeah, I'm hoping we get a new look to go with the new-old logo. Solid colour jerseys with no stripes of any kind, nor even a shoulder logo, are too plain. I can't imagine they sold very well.

[Argo57]

To me the Argos blew it when they changed their look in 2019. 2012-2018 they had it perfect. 2013 they changed the numbers and added piping, which was a plus. But overall, those jerseys were perfect

The current look really sucks IMO, the worst Argonaut uniforms of my lifetime.

[OV Argo]

IF anyone ever comes across a white circa 2000 Argo jersey (with the Jason logo on the shoulders) - at a Value Village or garage sale or something like that, and it's in decent shape (any size) - please grab it for me and I will gladly pay cost + shipping to get it. I have a boat logo on the shoulders (so circa late 80s) dark blue jersey that I found hanging (used) in an old sports shop in Ottawa a couple of decades ago - and even used, it's a prized Argo possession of mine.

:D

["Issues"Mcgee]

Remember the all white kit a few years back? The stormtrooper look. That was awesome.

[Will]

The current look really sucks IMO, the worst Argonaut uniforms of my lifetime.

Kent Austin and the 1995 Toronto Argonauts disagree with you wholeheartedly :)

[jerrym]

They need some stripes and piping on the #s.

Definitely.

[Argo57]

Kent Austin and the 1995 Toronto Argonauts disagree with you wholeheartedly :)

Those were pretty bad as well.👍

[paulwoods13]

Remember the all white kit a few years back? The stormtrooper look. That was awesome.

I hate to disagree with you, but I absolutely detested that look. White pants and white socks looked to me like they were wearing support stockings.

At the risk of repeating myself for the millionth time, I can get behind almost any look the Double Blue come up with, but contrast is a must: different coloured pants and jerseys, and different coloured pants and socks. Top to bottom: Oxford/White/Oxford is the classic home look, and White/Oxford/Cambridge (a la 1977-80 and 1991-94) is the classic road look.

[Argo57]

The Argos have had many good looks over the years, early 1980’s, early 1990’s and the 2012-2018 uniforms.
Reproduce the early 1990’s version with more prominent striping on the sleeves along with the updated boat logo and you have a winner IMO.
Don’t care for the all white or all blue look at all, PW13 is correct you need contrast.
http://www.argofans.com/blob:http://www.argofans.com/3b9aadf8-d7b2-4816-8980-8c8121326d84

[gilthethrill]

Those were pretty bad as well.

When I read the title of this thread I was hoping the 2019 Argo uniforms were just that……history.

[gilthethrill]

Kent Austin and the 1995 Toronto Argonauts disagree with you wholeheartedly :)

I bought on of those away jerseys at Ravens Knit in Guelph. Not because I liked it…just because.

["Issues"Mcgee]

I hate to disagree with you, but I absolutely detested that look. White pants and white socks looked to me like they were wearing support stockings.

At the risk of repeating myself for the millionth time, I can get behind almost any look the Double Blue come up with, but contrast is a must: different coloured pants and jerseys, and different coloured pants and socks. Top to bottom: Oxford/White/Oxford is the classic home look, and White/Oxford/Cambridge (a la 1977-80 and 1991-94) is the classic road look.

I would never say I detest any of my favourite team's jerseys. Even the 1995 jerseys, which I am not the biggest fan of.

I agree the Double Blue and the contrast is my favourite part of the Argos kit.

Once in a while though, maybe a game or two a season, the all white kits would be great. An opportunity to sell more gear!

[paulwoods13]

I would never say I detest any of my favourite team's jerseys. Even the 1995 jerseys, which I am not the biggest fan of.

I agree the Double Blue and the contrast is my favourite part of the Argos kit.

Once in a while though, maybe a game or two a season, the all white kits would be great. An opportunity to sell more gear!

To be clear, I do not hate white pants/white jerseys -- as long as there is a contrasting colour in the upper socks. White from shoulders to ankles is IMO an awful look. From shoulders to knees looks fine.

Since the team doesn't sell pants or socks, I don't think going with all-white would drive any additional merch sales, tho.

[ArgoZ]

I bought on of those away jerseys at Ravens Knit in Guelph. Not because I liked it…just because.

Was it authentic or replica? I don’t even recall an option to buy a replica that year. The player issue jerseys were made by Starter in the US.

[gilthethrill]

Was it authentic or replica? I don’t even recall an option to buy a replica that year. The player issue jerseys were made by Starter in the US.

Gee, it was so long ago and after wearing it right out I no longer have it. I would have to say it was a replica. That store in Guelph was a real treasure, always had unique CFL clothing.

[Stevoman]

To me the Argos blew it when they changed their look in 2019. 2012-2018 they had it perfect. 2013 they changed the numbers and added piping, which was a plus. But overall, those jerseys were perfect

I agree. The best look I've ever seen for any team in any league! And I loved all the combinations that they had with the two different helmets and so of that era, 2017 and 2018 were my favourite.

[Stevoman]

The new logo looks great on the helmet. I'm still waiting to see the full uniform (hoping for an upgrade from 2019) but also miss the blue stripe on the helmet.

[Mocha]

The new logo looks great on the helmet. I'm still waiting to see the full uniform (hoping for an upgrade from 2019) but also miss the blue stripe on the helmet.

It doesn't look as good as I had hoped it would. Too much dark Oxford blue and not enough light Cambridge blue for contrast. I'm thinking now they should have made the sail Cambridge blue instead of white.

Maybe something like this:
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Or perhaps the new logo would look better on a white helmet?

[paulwoods13]

It doesn't look as good as I had hoped it would. Too much dark Oxford blue and not enough light Cambridge blue for contrast. I'm thinking now they should have made the sail Cambridge blue instead of white.

Maybe something like this:
985

Or perhaps the new logo would look better on a white helmet?

I agree -- Cambridge Blue gets short shrift on this version. Even outlining the logo in Cambridge would have been better. However, it's pretty clear this is what we have for this year -- now let's hope the unis get a much-needed update, especially striping and contrast, before the season starts.

[Mocha]

I agree -- Cambridge Blue gets short shrift on this version. Even outlining the logo in Cambridge would have been better. However, it's pretty clear this is what we have for this year -- now let's hope the unis get a much-needed update, especially striping and contrast, before the season starts.

Yeah, I'm sure we're stuck with the logo as is for at least five years, and I'm OK with that. I like it enough overall.

But I'm also hoping for something more interesting with the uniforms this season.

[Will]

I want the 1979-1980 jerseys back!

[Stevoman]

They've been wearing the same pants the wore in 2019 in some of the practices. Likely an indication that the uniforms will stay the same.

[Mocha]

They've been wearing the same pants the wore in 2019 in some of the practices. Likely an indication that the uniforms will stay the same.

They might at least add logo patches on the sleeves, which were oddly (to me anyways) blank.

[paulwoods13]

They've been wearing the same pants the wore in 2019 in some of the practices. Likely an indication that the uniforms will stay the same.

In the good old days, the outfits worn in practice and preseason were old unis that were no longer gamers. Don't know if that is still the case, however.

[AngeloV]

In the good old days, the outfits worn in practice and preseason were old unis that were no longer gamers. Don't know if that is still the case, however.

In the good old days, they didn't even have the logo on the helmet in training camp. It had to be earned by making the team.

[Argo57]

CFL teams should hire this guy for their next uniform redesigns.
The Argo version looks pretty good, his version of the logo looks too much like a Tennessee Titans knock off but would look good with the current updated boat logo.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiYjv7_uZDyAhWQWM0KHUAfAukQFnoECAIQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2F3downnation.com%2F2021%2F08%2F01 %2Fcfl-fan-reimagines-all-nine-logos-and-uniforms-plus-the-atlantic-schooners%2F%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss %26utm_campaign%3Dcfl-fan-reimagines-all-nine-logos-and-uniforms-plus-the-atlantic-schooners&usg=AOvVaw0pNYsjnudAZy93cvjQRNUD

[gilthethrill]

[QUOTE=Argo57;154074]CFL teams should hire this guy for their next uniform redesigns.
The Argo version looks pretty good, his version of the logo looks too much like a Tennessee Titans knock off but would look good with the current updated boat logo.

His uniform design has something that the current New Era Argo Jersey lacks….its call EFFORT!

[AngeloV]

CFL teams should hire this guy for their next uniform redesigns.
The Argo version looks pretty good, his version of the logo looks too much like a Tennessee Titans knock off but would look good with the current updated boat logo.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiYjv7_uZDyAhWQWM0KHUAfAukQFnoECAIQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2F3downnation.com%2F2021%2F08%2F01 %2Fcfl-fan-reimagines-all-nine-logos-and-uniforms-plus-the-atlantic-schooners%2F%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss %26utm_campaign%3Dcfl-fan-reimagines-all-nine-logos-and-uniforms-plus-the-atlantic-schooners&usg=AOvVaw0pNYsjnudAZy93cvjQRNUD

Honestly, I am not a fan of most of those, especially the logos. Argos jersey to me looks too video gamish for me.

[Argo57]

Honestly, I am not a fan of most of those, especially the logos. Argos jersey to me looks too video gamish for me.

I like the Argo version (minus the logo) I think he did a better job on the uniforms than the logos, sure beats the current Sportchek practice jerseys the Argos are currently stuck with.

[paulwoods13]

These are creative and interesting. Not an entire thumbs-up -- we are never replacing "A" with "T," and there isn't enough white in the Argo uni for my taste, or enough contrast across the board -- but kudos to the creator for an outstanding effort.

[Argo57]

These are creative and interesting. Not an entire thumbs-up -- we are never replacing "A" with "T," and there isn't enough white in the Argo uni for my taste, or enough contrast across the board -- but kudos to the creator for an outstanding effort.

The “T” is a non starter, looks like a Tennessee Titans knockoff.
I posted to show that some interesting looks are possible with a little creativity.

[Mocha]

I like the Argo version (minus the logo) I think he did a better job on the uniforms than the logos, sure beats the current Sportchek practice jerseys the Argos are currently stuck with.

I'm hoping they can at least swap out the Oxford Blue sleeves for Cambridge ones. Then put the logo on the sleeves. The logo sure stands out more when it's on a Cambridge background.

[paulwoods13]

Given that all the veterans seem to have posed for publicity pictures a week or two ago, I do not think we are getting any changes to the uni (apart from the helmet logo) this year. We will probably have another year of monochrome looks, and striping that is minimalist to non-existent. Hopefully we get a full visual rethink for 2022.

[Argo57]

Given that all the veterans seem to have posed for publicity pictures a week or two ago, I do not think we are getting any changes to the uni (apart from the helmet logo) this year. We will probably have another year of monochrome looks, and striping that is minimalist to non-existent. Hopefully we get a full visual rethink for 2022.

Unfortunately we will just have to watch the Argonauts win the 2021 Grey Cup with these uniforms.😛

[Foxhound]

The ones I really hated were the 2005-11 ones with the ancillary and superfluous piping below the shoulders.

:sick:

[ArgoGabe22]

The ones I really hated were the 2005-11 ones with the ancillary and superfluous piping below the shoulders.

:sick:

Anything from 1995 and beyond have been better than the New Era ones.

[AngeloV]

Anything from 1995 and beyond have been better than the New Era ones.

Not '95. That was the one with the big logo on the front of the jersey with the small numbers above it to the right (if you are facing the jersety). By far, the worst football style jersey ever. Memphis and Birmingham had the same horrible styles.

[ArgoGabe22]

Not '95. That was the one with the big logo on the front of the jersey with the small numbers above it to the right (if you are facing the jersety). By far, the worst football style jersey ever. Memphis and Birmingham had the same horrible styles.

I meant every one after that jersey has been better than the New Era ones.

[Mocha]

I just read an piece on the 1971 Argos on Facebook, and it featured the photo below. I think this is my favourite look for the Argos: both blues given prominence, very clean look.

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[paulwoods13]

I compiled a database of Argo uniform combos this season. The team wore seven combos in total:

Jerseys/Pants/Socks/Frequency/Record
Oxford/Oxford/Oxford/1 time/1-0
White/Oxford/Oxford/1 time/1-0
White/Oxford/Cambridge/2 times/1-1
White/White/White/2 times/0-2
White/Cambridge/Oxford/2 times/1-1
Oxford/Oxford/Cambridge/2 times/1-1
Oxford/Cambridge/Oxford/4 times/4-0

Given these stats, it seems our best bet on Sunday would be to wear Oxford/Cambridge/Oxford. Danny Webb, I hope you are lurking here!

Interestingly, we never wore our "traditional" home look of Oxford/White/Oxford. An attractive variation of that, which we also didn't see, would be Oxford/White/Cambridge.

Our two monochrome looks, which are my least favourite by far, produced a combined record of 1-2. Hopefully we see neither of those looks again this year, especially white/white/white which is not only bland but unsuccessful.