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Trudeau Misses the Record by 22 yards
Trudeau Misses the Record by 22 yards

Trudeau Misses the Record by 22 yards

Date11/30/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trudeau Misses the Record by 22 yards. Prime Minister Trudeau, in brand-new-football eleats, tries for ceremonial kickoff record set by Viscount Alexander. He topped it five yards.
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