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Watch that left

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Watch that left

Date8/4/1982

Names

Gradson, Jimmy (subject)

Stuparyk, Michael (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Watch that left: Toronto middleweight Jimmy Gradson gets some home cooking under watchful eye of mother, Jean, before heading back to spend the night at the Mimico Correction Centre, where he is serving term for assault. He is allowed out during the day to train for Aug. 17 bout with Oscar (Shotgun) Alvarado.

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GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0051128F

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