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Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday
Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday

Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday

Date7/28/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday.
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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_0052149F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Onix Concepcion of the Royals was out trying to steal second in ninth inning
Onix Concepcion of the Royals was out trying to steal second in ninth inning
10/10/1985
Not even close: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber has all day to put the tag on Kansas City's Bo Jackson, who was thrown out trying to steal third
Not even close: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber has all day to put the tag on Kansas City's Bo Jackson, who was thrown out trying to steal third
4/21/1990
Up and at 'em: Robble Alomar takes a flying leap at second base for a steal last night in game against Twins
Up and at 'em: Robble Alomar takes a flying leap at second base for a steal last night in game against Twins
5/19/1992
Solo shot: Kelly Gruber gets high-fived by Dave Winfield after clubbing a bases-empty homer in the first inning of Jays' 3-1 win in Detroit
Solo shot: Kelly Gruber gets high-fived by Dave Winfield after clubbing a bases-empty homer in the first inning of Jays' 3-1 win in Detroit
4/9/1992
Bo knows helmet tossing: It was that kind of day for Kansas City outfielder Bo Jackson: who struck out three times and was caught trying to steal third on his only trip to the basepaths
Bo knows helmet tossing: It was that kind of day for Kansas City outfielder Bo Jackson: who struck out three times and was caught trying to steal third on his only trip to the basepaths
4/21/1990
Say what! Twins second baseman Chuck Knoblauch wasn't exactly in agreement with the ump's call as Kelly Gruber slid safely into second
Say what! Twins second baseman Chuck Knoblauch wasn't exactly in agreement with the ump's call as Kelly Gruber slid safely into second
9/4/1992
Really, George? Royals' George Brett borrowed a fan's sign to clown around before last night's game against Blue
Really, George? Royals' George Brett borrowed a fan's sign to clown around before last night's game against Blue
7/18/1983
Ouch! Tony Fernandez gets help from trainer Tommy Craig after the shortstop banged his head in an eighth-inning collision with Kelly Gruber
Ouch! Tony Fernandez gets help from trainer Tommy Craig after the shortstop banged his head in an eighth-inning collision with Kelly Gruber
8/8/1989
George Bell is congratulated by Kelly Gruber, left, as he as he crosses plate after game-winning home run yesterday for the Blue Jays. It was Bell's f(...)
George Bell is congratulated by Kelly Gruber, left, as he as he crosses plate after game-winning home run yesterday for the Blue Jays. It was Bell's f(...)
8/1/1988
Fan-tastic: Fans, as well as Joe Carter and other Blue Jay players, were on their feet to welcome Kelly Gruber back to the dugout after his two-run blast
Fan-tastic: Fans, as well as Joe Carter and other Blue Jay players, were on their feet to welcome Kelly Gruber back to the dugout after his two-run blast
7/13/1991
Winning style: Kelly Gruber is one happy ball player, jamming his fist into the air to signal victory after sliding home past catcher Ron Karkovice to cap comeback
Winning style: Kelly Gruber is one happy ball player, jamming his fist into the air to signal victory after sliding home past catcher Ron Karkovice to cap comeback
5/31/1992
They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans
They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans
8/5/1988