Toronto Argonauts

Argos trying to put wind in their sails from Raptors run to the NBA Finals

by
3Down Staff
May 31, 2019

Photo courtesy: Toronto Argonauts

The Toronto Argos had a presence at Jurassic Park as the Toronto Raptors beat Golden State in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night.

Earlier Thursday the Argos beat Montreal 45-20 at Varsity Stadium in downtown Toronto while wearing “We The North” patches on their jersey’s.

Photo courtesy: Toronto Argos Twitter

After the game many boatmen put on Raptors gear and headed to Scotiabank Arena.

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Representing my @Raptors for being in their 1st ever finals tonight during my @TorontoArgos game today!!!#WeTheNorth #getWILDER pic.twitter.com/O6GL3taWRT

— James Wilder Jr (@IAm_Wilder32) May 30, 2019

The Argos had a large contingent at Jurassic Park.

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/status/1134251847110336512

Including general manager Jim Popp.

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/status/1134264291018846208

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/status/1134292458710405120

B.C. Lions head coach DeVone Claybrooks is going to think Popp stole his sideways hat style.

Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment owns the Raptors and Argos. With their marketing machine, MLSE has put the double blue in front of potential new fans as the Argos hope the “We The North” movement can put more wind in their sales.