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He's for the birds, For the Blue Jays, that is

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He's for the birds, For the Blue Jays, that is

Date4/29/1980

Names

Birdy, B. J (subject)

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball team) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: He's for the birds; For the Blue Jays, that is. The Jays, in first place in the American League East as the sign boasts, kept B.J. Bird hopping happy with a 3-1 win over Kansas City Royals last night to improve their record to 9-6. The Jays, playing .600 baseball, go against the Royals again tonight.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0032870F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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