October 28, 2019 - 10:47 AM
TORONTO - Norm Stoneburgh, a former all-star centre with the Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 84.
The Argos announced that Stoneburgh passed away last Thursday.
Stoneburgh, a Toronto native, spent 13 seasons with the Argos (1955-67). He was a CFL all-star in 1965 and was named an East Division all-star on four occasions (1958, '60, '61 and '65).
The six-foot-two, 250-pound Stoneburgh began his pro career at the age of 19. He was named to the Argos' all-time squad in 2007.
After his football career, Stoneburgh became a land developer. He also dedicated time to the St. Felix Centre, Evangel Hall and Dorothy Ley Hospice Care Centre and served as a volunteer with the Scott Mission.
Stoneburgh was inducted into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2019.
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