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Kicking off to a superstar. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the soccer game at Varsity Stadium last night in which Santos of Brazil defeated Bologna 2-1
Kicking off to a superstar. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the soccer game at Varsity Stadium last night in which Santos of Brazil defeated Bologna 2-1

Kicking off to a superstar. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the soccer game at Varsity Stadium last night in which Santos of Brazil defeated Bologna 2-1

Date6/23/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Kicking off to a superstar. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the soccer game at Varsity Stadium last night in which Santos of Brazil defeated Bologna 2-1.
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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_0086454F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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