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Hail conquering hero

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Hail conquering hero

Date2/12/1973

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Gray, Clyde, 1947- (subject)

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Hail conquering hero: Chaired by cheering fans, Toronto boxer Clyde Gray is carried around ring after winning vacant British Commonwealth welterweight championship at Maple Leaf Gardens last night. Ghana's Eddie Blay was victim of 25-year-old Canadian champ, who was awarded unanimous decision after 15 rounds. Gray hopes to take on world champ Jose Napoles of Mexico in near future.

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Boxers (Sports)

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0051369F

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