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There is a slight Gap between Alderman Joseph Piccininni and his trousers after losing 60 pounds on a crash diet program he went through at St. Michae(...)
There is a slight Gap between Alderman Joseph Piccininni and his trousers after losing 60 pounds on a crash diet program he went through at St. Michae(...)

There is a slight Gap between Alderman Joseph Piccininni and his trousers after losing 60 pounds on a crash diet program he went through at St. Michae(...)

Date5/27/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: There is a slight Gap between Alderman Joseph Piccininni and his trousers after losing 60 pounds on a crash diet program he went through at St. Michael's Hospital, and so tailor Irving Lawrence prepares to do a substantial refit. When Piccininni went home for his son John's confirmation, he put on his newest suit,k tailored in January, and swam in it. He had to have buttons sewn on so he could wear suspenders. After diet, there was a 7-inch change in his belt size.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073701F
At the end of his crash diet that trimmed his bulk 60 pounds, to a present weight of a mere 288, Alderman Joseph Picininni gets a farewell wave from n(...)
At the end of his crash diet that trimmed his bulk 60 pounds, to a present weight of a mere 288, Alderman Joseph Picininni gets a farewell wave from n(...)
6/12/1971
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
9/4/1974
Taking his daily walk near St. Michael's Hospital Alderman Joseph Piccininni found his first few outings, when he still weighed 348 pounds, were exhausting
Taking his daily walk near St. Michael's Hospital Alderman Joseph Piccininni found his first few outings, when he still weighed 348 pounds, were exhausting
4/20/1971
Totalling up the calories with an adding machine, Toronto Alderman Joseph Piccininni decides that, on his crash diet, breakfast is the high point of h(...)
Totalling up the calories with an adding machine, Toronto Alderman Joseph Piccininni decides that, on his crash diet, breakfast is the high point of h(...)
6/3/1971
Touching his Toes - something he hasn't been able to do for years - Alderman Joseph Piccininni shows what a 68-day crash dieting and exercise program (...)
Touching his Toes - something he hasn't been able to do for years - Alderman Joseph Piccininni shows what a 68-day crash dieting and exercise program (...)
1/10/1971
Sixty pounds lighter, Alderman Joseph Piccininni (left) approves the presentation of a cheque for $600 by Fred DeMarco, president of the Colombo Lions(...)
Sixty pounds lighter, Alderman Joseph Piccininni (left) approves the presentation of a cheque for $600 by Fred DeMarco, president of the Colombo Lions(...)
6/12/1971
He used to ride a bike, but that stopped a while ago, and now Toronto Alderman Joseph Piccininni rides an exercycle, part of his crash effort to lose weight
He used to ride a bike, but that stopped a while ago, and now Toronto Alderman Joseph Piccininni rides an exercycle, part of his crash effort to lose weight
6/3/1971
Self-confessed Big-Eater Alderman Joseph Piccininni leans back and surveys the situation in his City Hall office - and admits he has lost the battle o(...)
Self-confessed Big-Eater Alderman Joseph Piccininni leans back and surveys the situation in his City Hall office - and admits he has lost the battle o(...)
12/21/1971
Wilkinson, eight pounds lighter since Argonaut coach Leo Cahill put on a diet, ponders the strategy he and fellow quarterback Frank Cosentino use in t(...)
Wilkinson, eight pounds lighter since Argonaut coach Leo Cahill put on a diet, ponders the strategy he and fellow quarterback Frank Cosentino use in t(...)
8/12/1969
Northin' up his sleeve: But, was there something down Dennis Eckersley's trousers? Or, in his glove? Cito Gaston demanded a ninth-inning search, which infuriated Tony La Russa
Northin' up his sleeve: But, was there something down Dennis Eckersley's trousers? Or, in his glove? Cito Gaston demanded a ninth-inning search, which infuriated Tony La Russa
10/8/1989
Look guys, no belly, OPP officer Brian Adkins tucks away the Battle of the Badges trophy - after losing 36 pounds
Look guys, no belly, OPP officer Brian Adkins tucks away the Battle of the Badges trophy - after losing 36 pounds
4/5/1989
Look guys, no Belly, OPP officer Brian Adkins tucks away the Battle of the Badges trophy - after losing 36 pounds
Look guys, no Belly, OPP officer Brian Adkins tucks away the Battle of the Badges trophy - after losing 36 pounds
4/5/1989