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The fans outside the gates, children waylay the athletes to ask for autographs
The fans outside the gates, children waylay the athletes to ask for autographs

The fans outside the gates, children waylay the athletes to ask for autographs

Date8/24/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: The fans outside the gates; children waylay the athletes to ask for autographs. George Saudners of Thunder Bay; a wrestler; signs books held out by smiling youngsters.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096505F
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