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The chief takes it calmly
The chief takes it calmly

The chief takes it calmly

Date8/15/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: The chief takes it calmly: There was no ranting or raving from George Armstrong after he heard about his dismissal as coach of the Maple Leafs last night. In the kitchen of his Leaside home, he described, without emotion, his feelings about losing his coaching job.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029678F
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