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Great moments in sport
Great moments in sport

Great moments in sport

Date9/30/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Great moments in sport: Win some; lose some . . . sentiment that has been around as long as baseball has been a game. Ask Jay's second baseman Damaso Garcia; top; robbed by ump Durwood Merrill and Tigers' Tom Brookens.
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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_0049120F
Golden moments: A card bearing Roberto Clemente's signature and a Joe DiMaggio figurine, right, are each worth $1,000, while a cheque bearing Babe Ruth's signature is worth $3,500
Golden moments: A card bearing Roberto Clemente's signature and a Joe DiMaggio figurine, right, are each worth $1,000, while a cheque bearing Babe Ruth's signature is worth $3,500
12/14/1990
He hit it a smile, So that's the secret of Reggie Jackson's success -- just grin and belt it! Moments before the Angels' slugger cracked his 35th home(...)
He hit it a smile, So that's the secret of Reggie Jackson's success -- just grin and belt it! Moments before the Angels' slugger cracked his 35th home(...)
9/18/1982
Of the most exciting moments at Leaf Gardens came when Stephen met Tor Maple Leaf goalie Jacques Plante
Of the most exciting moments at Leaf Gardens came when Stephen met Tor Maple Leaf goalie Jacques Plante
5/24/1971
Pursuing subject they share in common are Jeffrey King, this year's Timmy, and Hank Aaron, baseball's home run king, at Sports Celebrities Dinner at R(...)
Pursuing subject they share in common are Jeffrey King, this year's Timmy, and Hank Aaron, baseball's home run king, at Sports Celebrities Dinner at R(...)
2/13/1974
That scary moment: Tony Fernandez had high hopes for '89, but a high fastball crushed part of his face a week into the season and now he's struggling
That scary moment: Tony Fernandez had high hopes for '89, but a high fastball crushed part of his face a week into the season and now he's struggling
8/9/1989
Ella Fitzgerald opened for a week at the Royal York last night before a cheering audience which gave her two standing ovations. Emcee Moxie Whitney called it one of Imperial Room's 'great moments.'
Ella Fitzgerald opened for a week at the Royal York last night before a cheering audience which gave her two standing ovations. Emcee Moxie Whitney called it one of Imperial Room's 'great moments.'
11/7/1969
Playing in the city, as an active or spectator sport, may have its moments but can it really compare with the fun of a stay at camp? Places like WoodG(...)
Playing in the city, as an active or spectator sport, may have its moments but can it really compare with the fun of a stay at camp? Places like WoodG(...)
6/24/1974
Sports Ferguson Jenkins baseball
Sports Ferguson Jenkins baseball
1/27/1968
Great garb: Garth Iorg wowed the cricketers with this leaping one-handed catch - he missed not wearing his baseball glove
Great garb: Garth Iorg wowed the cricketers with this leaping one-handed catch - he missed not wearing his baseball glove
7/25/1981
All-Time Greats: Joe DiMaggio, left, and Ted Williams are honored in a presentation with NL manager Lou Piniella and others before last night's game
All-Time Greats: Joe DiMaggio, left, and Ted Williams are honored in a presentation with NL manager Lou Piniella and others before last night's game
1/9/1991
Great Signature
Great Signature
4/28/1991
Great start
Great start
5/24/1982