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His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A (...)
His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A (...)

His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A (...)

Date5/10/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: His name in lights, To mark Steve Podborski week in Metro, the World Cup downhill skiing champion's name has been placed in lights on the CN Tower. A parade was to be held in Podborski's honor today, leaving Union Station at noon and winding up with ceremonies at City Hall.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0074078F
Pinball wizard, The biggest and most favored 'toy' in Steve Podborski's living room is a Genie pinball machine complete with music and flashing lights(...)
Pinball wizard, The biggest and most favored 'toy' in Steve Podborski's living room is a Genie pinball machine complete with music and flashing lights(...)
8/17/1987
Going for it, Steve Podborski, Canada's World Cup downhill ski champion, is leading the pack in this Wheelathon 82 race at Variety Village in Scarboro(...)
Going for it, Steve Podborski, Canada's World Cup downhill ski champion, is leading the pack in this Wheelathon 82 race at Variety Village in Scarboro(...)
8/8/1982
Two Towers, With the CN Tower looming in the background, ironworker John Wells attaches construction lights to the power plant smokestack at Harbourfr(...)
Two Towers, With the CN Tower looming in the background, ironworker John Wells attaches construction lights to the power plant smokestack at Harbourfr(...)
5/19/1992
Spoils of victory, Skier Steve Podborski of Don Mills displays trophy he won in World Cup downhill Sunday in St
Spoils of victory, Skier Steve Podborski of Don Mills displays trophy he won in World Cup downhill Sunday in St
12/23/1980
Taking a break: Richard Beecroft, left, chats with Duncan Meyer, 22, who has been helping Beecroft with his trip since April by driving a 22-foot motorhome with flashing lights behind him
Taking a break: Richard Beecroft, left, chats with Duncan Meyer, 22, who has been helping Beecroft with his trip since April by driving a 22-foot motorhome with flashing lights behind him
7/31/1986
The lights are on: The spirit of Christmas in the city has even made stately old Queen's Park take on the sparkle of lights highlighting its architecture and glowing around the bandstand
The lights are on: The spirit of Christmas in the city has even made stately old Queen's Park take on the sparkle of lights highlighting its architecture and glowing around the bandstand
11/29/1985
His mark: Argos will shoot out the lights again, says Adam Rita, but team will have his stamp on it
His mark: Argos will shoot out the lights again, says Adam Rita, but team will have his stamp on it
1/18/1991
Mothers demand traffic lights where 2 children hurt, Angry mothers patrol a crosswalk where two Scarborough children have been hit by cars in the last two weeks
Mothers demand traffic lights where 2 children hurt, Angry mothers patrol a crosswalk where two Scarborough children have been hit by cars in the last two weeks
6/22/1972
Sad stories: Sergeant Robert Crawford, Metro Toronto Police's first native liaison officer, said Canadian Indians have been drawn to the big lights of Metro
Sad stories: Sergeant Robert Crawford, Metro Toronto Police's first native liaison officer, said Canadian Indians have been drawn to the big lights of Metro
9/26/1989
Steve Podborski, Underwent knee surgery three times during his downhill ski racing career
Steve Podborski, Underwent knee surgery three times during his downhill ski racing career
2/5/1985
Need a light? Al Eagleson, right, lights a cigar for Team Canada coach Pat Quinn before the team headed off for world hockey tournament in Europe. Canada faces West Germany on Saturday
Need a light? Al Eagleson, right, lights a cigar for Team Canada coach Pat Quinn before the team headed off for world hockey tournament in Europe. Canada faces West Germany on Saturday
4/7/1986
Sub turns lights on Canadian liner then Torpedoes her, the stepped-up German U-boat paign has claimed the Canadian nal Steamships liner Lady kins, wit(...)
Sub turns lights on Canadian liner then Torpedoes her, the stepped-up German U-boat paign has claimed the Canadian nal Steamships liner Lady kins, wit(...)
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