NICK VOLPE

Uof T Hall of Famer Nick Volpe played three seasons with the Varsity Blues and was part of the 1948 team that won the Yates Cup.

After his time at U of T, Nick played for the Toronto Argonauts for four seasons, winning the Grey Cup in 1950 and 1952. He was part of the infamous “Mud Bowl” in 1950 where he kicked two field goals and was named the game’s most valuable player.

Nick went on to be a volunteer recruiter for the Blues starting in the 1950s. He created the Argo Cup, which is presented to the winner of the York University and University of Toronto regular season football game.

Nick was named a member of the Varsity Blues all-century team in 2001. He continued his connection with the Varsity Blues as a member of the Blues football historical committee and by serving on several coaching search committees for the Varsity Blues. Nick passed away August 21, 2021. — Klarke Braaten