Toronto Argonauts all-time records and statistics
The following is a list of Toronto Argonauts all time records and statistics current to the 2016 CFL season.
Italics indicate a player still active with the team.
Grey Cup Championships
as a Player
- 6 - Jack Wedley
- 5 - Joe Krol, Bill Zock, Les Ascott
- 4 - Royal Copeland
- 3 - Teddy Morris, Frankie Morris, Bill Stukus, Wes Cutler, Pinball Clemons, Mike O'Shea, Paul Masotti, Adrion Smith, Noah Cantor
as a Head Coach
- 3 - Lew Hayman, Teddy Morris
- 2 - Frank Clair, Don Matthews
Games Played
- 222 – Don Moen (1982–94)
- 208 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 205 – Michael O'Shea (1996–99, 2001–08)
- 204 – Danny Nykoluk (1955–71)
- 199 – Jeff Johnson (2000–13)
- 195 – Chad Folk (1997–2008)
- 189 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 186 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 175 – Dan Ferrone (1981–92)
Scoring
Most Points – Career
- 1498 – Lance Chomyc (1985–93)
- 1225 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 899 – Zenon Andrusyshyn (1971–77, 1980–82)
- 550 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 549 – Mike Vanderjagt (1996–97, 2008)
- 516 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
Most Points – Season
- 236 – Lance Chomyc – 1991
- 207 – Lance Chomyc – 1988
- 200 – Lance Chomyc – 1990
- 198 – Mike Vanderjagt – 1996
- 193 – Lance Chomyc – 1987
Most Points – Game
- 27 – Cookie Gilchrist – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 30, 1960
- 26 – Lance Chomyc – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 14, 1988
- 24 – six players
Most Touchdowns – Career
- 91 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 85 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 74 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–2003, 2007)
- 53 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
- 50 – Terry Greer (1980–85)
- 47 – Ulysses Curtis (1950–54)
Most Touchdowns – Season
- 20 – Darrell K. Smith – 1990
- 18 – Lester Brown – 1984
- 18 – Robert Drummond – 1997
- 17 – Robert Drummond – 1996
- 17 – Derrell Mitchell – 1997
Most Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Dick Shatto – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 3, 1958
- 4 – Bill Symons – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, September 7, 1970
- 4 – Darrell K. Smith – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 4 – Robert Drummond – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 2, 1996
- 4 – Robert Drummond – versus Montreal Alouettes, July 31, 1997
- 4 – Derrell Mitchell – versus BC Lions, September 12, 1998
Rushing
Most Rushing Yards – Career
- 6958 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 5232 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 4280 – Bill Symons (1967-73)
- 3712 – Ulysses Curtis (1950–54)
- 3348 – Michael Jenkins (2000–01, 2003)
- 3094 – Gill Fenerty (1987-89)
Most Rushing Yards – Season (all 1000 yard rushers included)
- 1484 – Michael Jenkins – 2001
- 1359 – Cory Boyd – 2010
- 1247 – Gill Fenerty – 1989
- 1141 – Cory Boyd – 2011
- 1134 – Robert Drummond – 1997
- 1107 – Bill Symons – 1968
- 1055 – Doyle Orange – 1975
- 1050 – Michael Jenkins – 2000
- 1031 – Jamal Robertson – 2009
- 1009 – Brandon Whitaker – 2016
Most Rushing Yards – Game
- 215 – Gill Fenerty – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 31, 1988
- 208 – Ulysses Curtis – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 6, 1952
- 202 – Corky Tharp – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 29, 1955
Passing
Most Passing Yards – Career
- 16,619 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86) 6 years
- 14,352 – Ricky Ray (2012–present) 5 years
- 13,974 – Damon Allen (2003–07) 5 years
- 11,225 – Doug Flutie (1996–97) 2 years
- 9,872 – Tobin Rote (1960–62) 3 years
- 8,811 – Kerwin Bell (1998–2001) 3 years
Most Passing Yards – Season
- 5,720 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 5,505 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 5,082 – Damon Allen – 2005
- 4,991 – Kerwin Bell – 1998
- 4,661 – Condredge Holloway – 1982
Most Passing Yards – Game
- 524 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 522 – Ronnie Knox – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 25, 1958
- 505 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 501 – Kerwin Bell – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 26, 1998
- 484 – Damon Allen – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 15, 2005
- 480 – Doug Flutie – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 26, 1996
Most Pass Attempts – Career
- 1,988 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86) 6 years
- 1,754 – Ricky Ray (2012–present) 5 years
- 1,713 – Damon Allen (2003–07) 5 years
- 1,350 – Doug Flutie (1996–97) 2 years
- 1,187 – Tobin Rote (1960–62) 3 years
- 1,092 – Kerwin Bell (1998–2001) 3 years
Most Pass Attempts – Season
- 677 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 673 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 620 – Ricky Ray – 2014
- 568 – Kerwin Bell – 1998
- 549 – Damon Allen – 2005
- 538 – Trevor Harris – 2015
Most Pass Attempts – Game
- 54 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 53 – Condredge Holloway – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 53 – Kent Austin – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, August 3, 1985
- 53 – Kerwin Bell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
Most Pass Completions – Career
- 1,249 – Ricky Ray (2012–present)
- 1,149 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 1,051 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 864 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
- 695 – Kerwin Bell (1998–2001)
- 662 – Tobin Rote (1960–62)
Most Pass Completions – Season
- 434 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 430 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 425 – Ricky Ray – 2014
- 382 – Kerwin Bell – 1998
- 382 – Trevor Harris – 2015
- 352 – Damon Allen – 2005
Most Pass Completions – Game
- 39 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 38 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 36 – Condredge Holloway – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 36 – Kerwin Bell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
- 35 – Condredge Holloway – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 19, 1983
- 35 – Kerwin Bell – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 26, 1998
Most Consecutive Pass Completions - Game
- 21 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 17 – Ricky Ray – versus Edmonton Eskimos, August 18, 2013
- 17 – Mike Rae – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 27, 1975
- 13 – Damon Allen – versus Calgary Stampeders, October 16, 2004
- 12 – Condredge Holloway – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 12, 1985
- 12 – Doug Flutie – versus B.C. Lions, July 24, 1997
- 12 – Ricky Ray – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 11, 2013
- 12 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, July 19, 2013
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Career (minimum 300 attempts)
- 71.2 - Ricky Ray (2012–present)
- 69.8 - Trevor Harris (2012–2015)
- 64.0 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
- 63.6 – Kerwin Bell (1998–2001)
- 61.4 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 60.1 - Tony Adams (1979-80)
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Season (minimum 175 attempts)
- 77.2 - Ricky Ray - 2013 (CFL record)
- 74.5 - Ricky Ray - 2016
- 71.0 - Trevor Harris - 2015
- 68.6 - Ricky Ray - 2012
- 68.5 - Ricky Ray - 2014
- 67.3 – Kerwin Bell – 1998
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Game (minimum 20 attempts)
- 95.0 - Ricky Ray 19 of 20 - versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, July 19, 2013 (CFL record)
- 88.9 - Trevor Harris 24 of 27 – versus Edmonton Eskimos, June 27, 2015
- 87.1 – Condredge Holloway 27 of 31 – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 12, 1985
- 86.8 - Ricky Ray 33 of 38 – versus Calgary Stampeders, September 13, 2014
- 86.7 - Ricky Ray 39 of 45 – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 86.4 – Tobin Rote 19 of 22 – versus Montreal Alouettes, Sept 24, 1960
Most Passing Touchdowns – Career
- 98 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 86 – Ricky Ray (2012–present)
- 77 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 76 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
- 66 – Tobin Rote (1960–62)
- 60 – Rickey Foggie (1990–92)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Season
- 47 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 38 – Tobin Rote – 1960
- 33 – Damon Allen – 2005
- 33 – Trevor Harris – 2015
- 32 – Arnold Galiffa – 1956
- 31 – Condredge Holloway – 1982
Most Passing Touchdowns – Game
- 7 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 1, 1960
- 7 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 30, 1960
- 7 – Rickey Foggie – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 6 – Joe Barnes – versus Edmonton Eskimos, July 22, 1984
- 6 – Doug Flutie – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 7, 1997
Highest Passer Rating – Season (minimum 175 attempts)
- 126.4 - Ricky Ray - 2013 (CFL record)
- 106.1 - Ricky Ray - 2016
- 102.7 - Damon Allen - 2005
- 100.7 - Trevor Harris - 2015
- 100.3 - Kerwin Bell - 1998
- 100.1 - Condredge Holloway - 1982
Best TD to INT ratio (minimum 12 TD)
- 10.5 - Ricky Ray 21 TDs 2 INTs - 2013 (CFL record)
- 4.2 - Rickey Foggie 21 TDs 5 INTs - 1990
- 3.6 - Condredge Holloway 18 TDs 5 INTs - 1982
- 3.0 - Damon Allen - 12 TDs 4 INTs - 2004
Receiving
Most Receiving Yards – Career
- 9047 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–2003, 2007)
- 8772 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 8144 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
- 7015 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 6817 – Terry Greer (1980–85)
- 6684 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
Most Receiving Yards – Season
- 2003 – Terry Greer – 1983
- 2000 – Derrell Mitchell – 1998
- 1826 – Darrell K. Smith – 1990
- 1466 – Terry Greer – 1982
- 1457 – Derrell Mitchell – 1997
Most Receiving Yards – Game
- 246 – Terry Greer – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 10, 1982
- 244 – Paul Masotti – versus Calgary Stampeders, October 27, 1995
- 243 – Terry Greer – versus BC Lions, September 10, 1983
- 230 – Terry Greer – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 19, 1983
- 227 – Manny Hazard – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 26, 1993
Most Receptions – Career
- 682 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 609 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–03, 2007)
- 556 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 466 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 465 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
Most Receptions – Season
- 160 – Derrell Mitchell – 1998
- 122 – Michael Clemons – 1997
- 116 – Michael Clemons – 1996
- 113 – Terry Greer – 1983
- 100 – Derrell Mitchell – 2000
- 94 – Chad Owens – 2013
Most Receptions – Game
- 16 – Terry Greer – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 19, 1983
- 16 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 26, 1998
- 15 – Terry Greer – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 15 – Mike Clemons – versus BC Lions, October 4, 1997
- 14 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
Tackles (since 1987)
Most Tackles – Career
- 822 – Mike O'Shea (1996–99, 2001–08)
- 704 – Kevin Eiben (2001–11)
- 503 – Don Moen (1987–94)
- 447 – Reggie Pleasant (1987–94)
- 431 – Antonius Bonner (1997–2006)
- 420 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–07)
Most Tackles – Season
- 129 – Calvin Tiggle – 1994
- 117 – Chris Gaines – 1990
- 113 – Reggie Pleasant – 1991
- 113 – Kevin Eiben – 2005
- 110 – Kevin Eiben – 2004
Most Tackles – Game
- 14 – Jeff Braswell – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 31, 1992
Interceptions
Most Interceptions – Career
- 47 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
- 44 – Adrion Smith (1996–05)
- 41 – Jim Rountree (1958–67)
- 37 – Carl Brazley (1983–92)
- 30 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–07)
Most Interceptions – Season
- 10 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
- 10 – Jim Rountree – 1960
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1987
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1989
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1990
- 9 – Ed Berry – 1992
Most Interceptions – Game
- 4 – Art Johnson – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 7, 1961
- 3 – four players
Most Interception Return Yards – Career
- 781 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
- 750 – Adrion Smith (1996–05)
- 744 – Byron Parker (2005–09, 2010–11)
- 710 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–07)
- 590 – Ed Berry (1958–67)
Most Interception Return Yards – Season
- 348 – Byron Parker – 2006
- 238 – Adrion Smith – 2003
- 209 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
- 184 – Don Wilson – 1991
- 184 – Khalil Carter – 2006
Most Interception Return Yards – Game
- 135 – Byron Parker – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 9, 2006
- 115 – Eric Harris – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 6, 1977
- 108 – Antwaun Molden – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 5, 2014
- 103 – Ed Berry – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 14, 1988
- 100 – A. J. Jefferson – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 5, 2015
Quarterback Sacks
Most Sacks – Career
- 92 – Rodney Harding (1985–94)
- 51 – Jonathan Brown (2004-09)
- 44 – Harold Hallman (1988–93)
- 35.5 – James Curry (1983–85)
- 34.5 – Don Moen (1982–93)
Most Sacks – Season
- 22 – James Curry – 1984
- 18 – Rodney Harding – 1994
- 15.5 – Rick Mohr – 1983
- 15 – Harold Hallman – 1989
- 15 – Elfrid Payton – 2001
Most Sacks – Game
- 5 – Rodney Harding – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 25, 1988
- 4.5 – James Curry – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 31, 1984
- 4 – James Curry – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 5, 1984
- 4 – Harold Hallman – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 15, 1990
- 4 – Swift Burch – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 3, 1995
- 4 – Lester Smith – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 7, 1997
- 4 – Jonathan Brown – versus BC Lions, October 11, 2004
Playoff Records
Games Played
- 21 – D. "Red" Wilson (1922–30)
- 16 – Les Ascott (1940-52)
Scoring
Most Points – Career
- 81 – Noel Prefontaine
- 77 – Lance Chomyc
Most Points – Season
- 24 - Ulysses Curtis 1950
- 24 - Ron Morris 1961
- 24 - Dave Mann 1968
Most Points – Game
- 24 - Ron Morris – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, November 11, 1961
- 19 – Lance Chomyc – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 15, 1987
Most Touchdowns – Career
- 7 - Ulysses Curtis (1950-52)
- 6 - Royal Copeland (145-47, 52, 55)
Most Touchdowns – Season
- 4 - Ron Morris 1961
- 4 - Ulysses Curtis 1950
Most Touchdowns – Game
- 4 - Ron Morris – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, November 11, 1961
Rushing
Most Rushing Yards – Career
Most Rushing Yards – Season (all 1000 yard rushers included)
Most Rushing Yards – Game
Passing
Most Passing Yards – Career
Most Passing Yards – Season
Most Passing Yards – Game
Most Pass Completions – Career
Most Pass Completions – Season
Most Pass Completions – Game
- 38 – Kerwin Bell – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 8, 1998
- 30 – Doug Flutie – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 17, 1996
Most Consecutive Pass Completions - Game
Most Passing Touchdowns – Career
- 9 – Tobin Rote (1960-61)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Season
- 7 – Tom Dublinski – 1955 (2 games)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Game
- 4 - by 3 players
Receiving
Most Receiving Yards – Career
Most Receiving Yards – Season
Most Receiving Yards – Game
Most Receptions – Career
Most Receptions – Season
Most Receptions – Game
- 16 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 8, 1998
- 10 - Cedric Minter - versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 20, 1983
Tackles (since 1987)
Most Tackles – Career
Most Tackles – Season
- 18 – Keith Castello – 1990
Most Tackles – Game
- 10 – Keith Castello – versus Ottawa, November 11, 1990
Interceptions
Most Interceptions – Career
- 47 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
Most Interceptions – Season
- 10 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
Most Interceptions – Game
- 3 – Darell Moir – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 16, 1986
Most Interception Return Yards – Career
Most Interception Return Yards – Season
Most Interception Return Yards – Game
Quarterback Sacks
Most Sacks – Career
Most Sacks – Season
Most Sacks – Game
- 3.5 – James Curry – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 11, 1994
Italic - active players
References
- Toronto Argonauts Records
- 2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
- CFL.ca