Joe “King” Krol

Class of 1963


Joe (King) Krol could run, kick, and pass, and became one of the greatest triple-threat players.

Krol started with the Toronto Argonauts in 1945 and became one of best players for the Argonauts.

Krol and his teammate Royal Copeland, was known as the ‘Goldust Twins’ as they were responsible for numerous magical plays.

Krol scored a total of 30 points in his seven Grey Cup appearances, and for 28 years that was a league record.

Joe Krol is a member of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Playing Career

Hamilton Flying Wildcats
1942 - 1944
Toronto Argonauts
1945 - 1952, 1955

Awards/Honours

  • All-Eastern Running Back
    1945 - 1948
  • Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
    1946
  • Lou Marsh Award Winner
    1946
  • Canadian Male Athlete of the Year
    1946, 1947
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1943 - 1947, 1950, 1952
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1943, 1945 - 1947, 1950, 1952