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Crowds most noticeable to players were those trying to get into rink
Crowds most noticeable to players were those trying to get into rink

Crowds most noticeable to players were those trying to get into rink

Date2/28/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: Crowds most noticeable to players were those trying to get into rink. Andre Laperriere; shown here; said Czech officials couldn't do too much for them. We knew something was going on but hardly knew what it was; said team manager.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096489F
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