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It won't be long. Yep, it's that time of year again. Gord Johnston uses a pressure hose to clean the seats in the stands at the CNE Stadium to prepare(...)
It won't be long. Yep, it's that time of year again. Gord Johnston uses a pressure hose to clean the seats in the stands at the CNE Stadium to prepare(...)

It won't be long. Yep, it's that time of year again. Gord Johnston uses a pressure hose to clean the seats in the stands at the CNE Stadium to prepare(...)

Date3/31/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: It won't be long. Yep; it's that time of year again. Gord Johnston uses a pressure hose to clean the seats in the stands at the CNE Stadium to prepare for the opening of the baseball and soccer season. The Blue Jays open their home season April 13 against the New York Yankees.
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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_0098012F
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