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The most valuable player in the American League is the most valuable dad in the world for 14-month-old Kevin
The most valuable player in the American League is the most valuable dad in the world for 14-month-old Kevin

The most valuable player in the American League is the most valuable dad in the world for 14-month-old Kevin

Date11/22/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: The most valuable player in the American League is the most valuable dad in the world for 14-month-old Kevin. The Blue Jays' left fielder is a celebrity at home in the Dominican Republic too. The Star's Allan Ryan reports on the man behind the often truculent image. See page G1.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0031804F
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