Former Argos offensive lineman Danny Nykoluk passes away at age 82

TORONTO — Danny Nykoluk, a former standout offensive lineman with the Toronto Argonauts, has died at the age of 82.

The Argos announced Tuesday that Nykoluk, a Toronto native, died Friday. The cause of death was not divulged.

The six-foot-three, 250-pound Nykoluk spent 16 seasons with Toronto (1955, 1957-1971), playing in 204 career games.

Nykoluk went 12 straight seasons (1959-70) without missing a game.

“Our rich history was written by great players like Danny,” Argos president and CEO Michael Copeland said in a statement. “We will be forever grateful for the contributions he made to the Argos.

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“On behalf of our entire organization, including our fans, we send our deepest condolences to his friends and family.”

Nykoluk was twice named an East Division all-star. In 1996 he was honoured as an All-Time Argonaut and his No. 60 is one of only four to have been retired by the club.

The Canadian Press