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Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members(...)
Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members(...)

Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members(...)

Date2/14/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Memories of past put setbacks in tennis in proper perspective for Tom Okker, who is competing in Rothmans International event at CNE Coliseum. Members of family in Holland were victims of Nazis during World War II.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071582F
Tom Okker hands with Lieutenant-Governor Ross Macdonald of Ontario and accepts $10,000 first-prize cheque for winning Rothmans International tennis ch(...)
Tom Okker hands with Lieutenant-Governor Ross Macdonald of Ontario and accepts $10,000 first-prize cheque for winning Rothmans International tennis ch(...)
2/17/1974
Familiar sight, Holland's Tom Okker has played more tennis at Coliseum than any other player, having been with Toronto's World Team Tennis club. Last (...)
Familiar sight, Holland's Tom Okker has played more tennis at Coliseum than any other player, having been with Toronto's World Team Tennis club. Last (...)
2/18/1977
High reaches: Bob Hewitt, left, of South Africa, serves ball during match yesterday against Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia, at Rothmans Canadian Open tennis championships being played at York University Tennis Centre
High reaches: Bob Hewitt, left, of South Africa, serves ball during match yesterday against Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia, at Rothmans Canadian Open tennis championships being played at York University Tennis Centre
8/18/1977
Joaquin Loyo-Mayo and Réjean Genois of Quebec City in Rothmans Canadian Open tennis championships
Joaquin Loyo-Mayo and Réjean Genois of Quebec City in Rothmans Canadian Open tennis championships
8/12/1974
Since Bjorn Borg was among the list of tennis players at the Rothman's tournament, reader below says she bought tickets
Since Bjorn Borg was among the list of tennis players at the Rothman's tournament, reader below says she bought tickets
2/12/1976
June Callwood weathered the setbacks and brought together a group of people who could make the idea of a hospice a reality
June Callwood weathered the setbacks and brought together a group of people who could make the idea of a hospice a reality
5/19/1987
Perhaps toughest challenge for Tom Okker in yesterday's Canadian Open men's singles final is in chasing a butterfly of the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club co(...)
Perhaps toughest challenge for Tom Okker in yesterday's Canadian Open men's singles final is in chasing a butterfly of the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club co(...)
8/26/1973
Losing power: Hydro's setbacks were launched when it asked for a 13-per-cent price hike for 1983
Losing power: Hydro's setbacks were launched when it asked for a 13-per-cent price hike for 1983
9/6/1973
Who will win it? Trainers Jim Day (left, Sky Classic) and Roger Atfield (Izvestia) hold the Rothmans International trophy their colts will chase Oct. 20
Who will win it? Trainers Jim Day (left, Sky Classic) and Roger Atfield (Izvestia) hold the Rothmans International trophy their colts will chase Oct. 20
9/25/1991
Terrence Torchy Millar, centre, was the winner in the jumping competition at Rothman's North American Grand Prix held Sunday at the CNE Stadium. He is(...)
Terrence Torchy Millar, centre, was the winner in the jumping competition at Rothman's North American Grand Prix held Sunday at the CNE Stadium. He is(...)
6/27/1971
Tragedy strikes: Izvestia (centre) broke his left hind leg as the Rothmans field went past the grandstand for first time yesterday
Tragedy strikes: Izvestia (centre) broke his left hind leg as the Rothmans field went past the grandstand for first time yesterday
10/20/1991
Jockey - Jean- Luc Samyn, Horse - Nassipour Winner 1985 Rothman's International and Trainer - Stephen Dimauro, Owner - Cothran Camppell (far right)
Jockey - Jean- Luc Samyn, Horse - Nassipour Winner 1985 Rothman's International and Trainer - Stephen Dimauro, Owner - Cothran Camppell (far right)
10/20/1985