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Frank lafrate of Brampton holds his winning catch in the Toronto Star Great Salmon Hunt, a 36
Frank lafrate of Brampton holds his winning catch in the Toronto Star Great Salmon Hunt, a 36

Frank lafrate of Brampton holds his winning catch in the Toronto Star Great Salmon Hunt, a 36

Date9/16/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Frank lafrate of Brampton holds his winning catch in the Toronto Star Great Salmon Hunt; a 36.66-pound beauty that gets an appreciative kiss from Carmen De Gasperis; left; as The Star's outdoor columnist John Power watches; lafrate and his fishing buddy; De Gasperis; had a handshake agreement to share the prizes; worth $58;000; if either should win.
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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_0119406F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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