Toronto Argonauts
Bob Nicholson to return as president of the Toronto Argonauts
By Canadian Press
May 6, 2009 - 12:46:19 PM

TORONTO - A familiar face is returning to the Toronto Argonauts front office.

Bob Nicholson has been named the CFL team's new president and chief executive officer.

Nicholson spent six seasons with the Argos before stepping down following the '99 season when the team was sold to American businessman Sherwood Schwarz. Under Nicholson's leadership, the Argos won consecutive Grey Cup titles in 1996 and '97.

"I am thrilled to be back with a franchise that has been a passion of mine since my early teen years," Nicholson said Wednesday in a release. "(Owners) David (Cynamon) and Howard (Sokolowski) saved this franchise in 2003 and it is their passion and strength of ownership that made this opportunity so attractive, and the chance to build for the future a reality."

The team also announced that Michael (Pinball) Clemons' title is being changed from CEO to vice-chair. In his new role, Clemons will act as a special adviser to Nicholson.

Before joining the Argos, Nicholson spent 18 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and also worked with the Montreal Expos, moving to Washington with the franchise when it moved there.

He is not the same Bob Nicholson who is currently president of Hockey Canada.

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