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Famed, but glum, twosome don't find much to smile about
Famed, but glum, twosome don't find much to smile about

Famed, but glum, twosome don't find much to smile about

Date10/23/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Famed, but glum, twosome don't find much to smile about. Charlie Conacher (left) and Bing Crosby watch Leafs lose at Gardens
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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_0039853F
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