Leslie Ascott (October 2, 1921 – August 8, 2013) was a professional

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player with the

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for 11 seasons. Ascott primarily played the

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position with the Argos and was a part of five

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championship teams. In 1981 Ascott was inducted into the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame. In a 2004 ceremony at

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, Ascott's jersey number 52 was retired and his name was added to the Argonauts' Wall of Honour. Ascott lived in Peterborough, with his wife of 50 years, Irene. He had two children, Terry and Barbara, and three granddaughters. He died August 8, 2013, in his hometown.

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Bio - Les Ascott
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