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He's on cue

Date1/26/1982

Names

Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: He's on cue: Dapper Willie Mosconi, a legend in his own lifetime, has beaten the best billiard players around. The former champion's in town displaying his wizardry at a sports trade show.

Subject

Billiards

Sports

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0092290F

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