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Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair
Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair

Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair

Date6/4/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098774F
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