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Quiz about Toronto Argonauts 1983 Grey Cup

Toronto Argonauts: 1983 Grey Cup Quiz

In 1983, the Toronto Argonauts won their first Grey Cup since 1952. Here are some questions relating to that memorable year for the Argonauts.

A multiple-choice quiz by argofan87. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
argofan87

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,870

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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323

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Argonauts play their home games during the 1983 CFL season? Hint

Varsity Stadium

Rosedale Field

Skydome

Exhibition Stadium

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the head coach for the Argonauts in 1983? Hint

Leo Cahill

Willie Wood

Bob O'Billovich

Don Matthews

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who were the two quarterbacks who split time for the Argonauts during the 1983 season? Hint

Joe Barnes & Gilbert Renfroe

Condredge Holloway & Joe Barnes

Joe Barnes & Tony Adams

Ricky Turner & Condredge Holloway

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the 1983 Argonauts in receiving yards? Hint

Terry Greer

Paul Pearson

Emanuel Tolbert

Jan Carinci

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Argonauts beat in the 1983 Eastern Division Final? Hint

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Montreal Concordes

Ottawa Rough Riders

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the Argonauts beat in the 1983 Grey Cup Championship? Hint

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Edmonton Eskimos

British Columbia Lions

Calgary Stampeders

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the Argos regular season record in 1983? Hint

13-3

10-6

11-5

12-4

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many Argonauts made the 1983 CFL all-stars? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which brewery owned the Argonauts in 1983? Hint

Molson Canada

Carling O'Keefe

Labatt Brewing Company Limited

Brewers Retail Inc.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who led the Argos in rushing in 1983? Hint

Bob Bronk

Cedric Minter

Jan Carinci

Gil Fenerty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Argonauts play their home games during the 1983 CFL season?

Answer: Exhibition Stadium

The Argonauts played at Exhibition Stadium from 1959 to 1988 before moving to Skydome. Prior to playing at the Ex, the Argonauts played at Varsity Stadium and Rosedale Field.

2. Who was the head coach for the Argonauts in 1983?

Answer: Bob O'Billovich

Bob O'Billovich coached the Argonauts from 1982-1989 and from 1993-1995. Don Matthews coached the Argonauts in 1990, and from 1996-1998. Willie Wood coached the Argonauts in 1980 and part of 1981. Leo Cahill coached the Argos in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

3. Who were the two quarterbacks who split time for the Argonauts during the 1983 season?

Answer: Condredge Holloway & Joe Barnes

Holloway and Barnes were an extremely potent duo at quarterback. If one was struggling, the coach usually did not hesitate to insert the other at quarterback.

4. Who led the 1983 Argonauts in receiving yards?

Answer: Terry Greer

Terry Greer had over 2,000 receiving yards that season. Tolbert broke the 1000-yard mark. Pearson and Carinci, while dependable receivers, were not as prominent in the offense.

5. Who did the Argonauts beat in the 1983 Eastern Division Final?

Answer: Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The Argonauts defeated the Tiger-Cats 41-36 in front of a big crowd at Exhibition Stadium.

6. Who did the Argonauts beat in the 1983 Grey Cup Championship?

Answer: British Columbia Lions

The Argonauts defeated the Lions 18-17 in front of a pro-Lion crowd in Vancouver. Joe Barnes threw a touchdown pass to Cedric Minter with a few minutes left to give Toronto the lead and eventual championship.

7. What was the Argos regular season record in 1983?

Answer: 12-4

The Argonauts had the best record in the CFL that season.

8. How many Argonauts made the 1983 CFL all-stars?

Answer: 3

Terry Greer, Rick Mohr, and Carl Brazley were all named all-stars.

9. Which brewery owned the Argonauts in 1983?

Answer: Carling O'Keefe

Carling O'Keefe owned the Argos from 1979-1989.

10. Who led the Argos in rushing in 1983?

Answer: Cedric Minter

Minter rushed for 599 yards that season.

Source: Author argofan87

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