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Eagle in town

Date4/27/1988

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

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

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

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

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0045409F

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