As a coach, his nickname was often shortened to "From November 2001 to September 2002, Clemons served as the Toronto Argonauts President. (Mississauga: John Wiley & Sons Canada, 2006) p. 260Who's Who in Canadian Sport, Volume 4, p.81, Bob Ferguson, Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd., Markham, ON and Allston, MA, "Michael 'Pinball' Clemons Montage" video from the Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum Pinball Clemons is a football player from Florida, United States. Running back and return man who played for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1987, and for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts from 1989 to 2000.
"On behalf of my family, thank you for loving us, embracing us and making us one of your own -- a proud Canadian." The Tiger-Cats and Blue Bombers battle for the championship.
(Bob O'Billovich is first with 89.) He is also a partner of the children's brand Simply Kids, a line of diapers, baby food and healthcare products found in supermarkets across Canada and the United States. He played 12 seasons in Toronto and has also served as an executive and head coach with the club. (Mississauga: John Wiley & Sons Canada, 2006) p. 29Perry Lefko, "Pinball: The Making of a Canadian Hero". Whether in uniform, on the sidelines, or in the front office, Pinball has always been and continues to be one of Canada’s favourite personalities. In 2003, Clemons shared both responsibilities as the team's head coach & general manager. CP24 BREAKFAST
Clemons was born and raised in Dunedin, Florida to an 18-year-old single mother, Anna Marie Bryant, who had just graduated from a segregated high school.Clemons started playing football at age 8 with the Dunedin Golden Eagles, a youth organization co-ordinated by the Police Athletic League.Clemons and his mother lived in public housing across the street from the city's sewer plant until he was 14 years old.Clemons's mother was also a heavy influence in him becoming a devout Christian as she was also a clerk at a Clemons later formed a relationship with his father, Willie, during his college years.Clemons graduated with a degree in economics from the When Clemons first joined the Toronto Argonauts in Upon ending his playing career, Clemons became interim When Etcheverry was fired as head coach on September 17, 2002, Clemons returned as head coach on an interim basis with 6 games remaining in the Clemons has the second most head coaching wins in Argonauts history with 67.
On February 28, 2014, Clemons visited the Scouts Canada National Leadership summit to speak about teamwork and working as one team to kick off the new program and strategic plan announcement.
(The Canadian Press/Michelle Siu) For the American development economist, see Perry Lefko, "Pinball: The Making of a Canadian Hero". NEWS Clemons' record is 67–54–1 in the regular season over parts of seven seasons, with a 6–5 playoff record (including 1–0 in his lone Grey Cup appearance). "In fact, as an adult, being a Canadian is almost all I know and I love it. MORE Clemons is also a motivational speaker, making frequent public appearances throughout the community. Assistants under Clemons that became NFL, CFL, or NCAA head coaches: Michael Clemons was born in Dunedin, Florida, and raised by his single mother, Anna Marie Bryant.
CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons is an icon of sporting excellence, community leadership, and personal integrity.
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Clemons won four Grey Cups with Toronto as a player and head coach.
On November 14, 2012, Clemons visited and gave a speech about life topics in Markham, Ontario for York Regional District School Board's annual QUEST Forum to promote Student Achievement and Well-Being. His father, Willie, lived over an hour’s drive away in Palmetto while completing a university degree in education.
Clemons' last title came in '04 when he became the first black head coach in pro football history to win a championship. A look at the Raptors' new championship rings. By the age of eight, Clemons had been introduced to f… Clemons, a native of Clearwater, Fla., arrived in Toronto in 1989 as a rookie running back with the Argos. Clemons was recognized on February 10, 2017 by the College of William and Mary, his alma mater, with an honorary degree during Charter Day ceremonies, where he also was principal speaker. TRAFFIC Though he was the de facto GM of the Argonauts as a result of an administrative shake up of the team, much of the player roster management duties were deferred to In April 2007, he visited Calderstone Middle School in On August 21, 2007, Clemons founded the "Michael 'Pinball' Clemons Foundation" which is dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth. Michael "Pinball" Clemons poses for a photo while holding a stamp featuring him celebrating the CFL's upcoming 100th Grey Cup Game in Toronto on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.