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Striker Ken Ralph. He walked off his $250-a-week job
Striker Ken Ralph. He walked off his $250-a-week job

Striker Ken Ralph. He walked off his $250-a-week job

Date1/16/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Striker Ken Ralph. He walked off his $250-a-week job
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0015996F
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