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Eagle in town

Date4/27/1988

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

Edwards, Eddie "The Eagle", 1963- (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Eagle in town: Klutzy ski-jumper Fast Eddie Edwards gives a salute at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on St. George St. last night. He's in town for Britannia '88 at Exhibition Place.

Subject

Skiers

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0045409F

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