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Proud mom

Date9/28/1987

Names

Johnson, Ben, 1961- (subject)

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Proud mom: Gloria Johnson holds a Bible at the Scarborough home bought for the family by her champion sprinter son. But, she says, our lifestyle won't change by Ben's fame and fortune.

Subject

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0057824F

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