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Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia
Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia

Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia

Date3/2/1946
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0062638F
If Mrs. Lerner, holding the rod, was excited, it was excusable. She was landing the first swordfish every caught by a woman with rod and line in Canada. It is Cape Breton water, and it's a job boating the big fish.
If Mrs. Lerner, holding the rod, was excited, it was excusable. She was landing the first swordfish every caught by a woman with rod and line in Canada. It is Cape Breton water, and it's a job boating the big fish.
3/31/1941
A swordfish weighing 500 pounds is at the end of that line and Michael Lerner on the swivel seat has a fight on his hands.
A swordfish weighing 500 pounds is at the end of that line and Michael Lerner on the swivel seat has a fight on his hands.
4/28/1945
Noted big game sportsman, Michael Lerner of New York shot this zebra in East Africa for the museum which is operated by the Nova Scotia government
Noted big game sportsman, Michael Lerner of New York shot this zebra in East Africa for the museum which is operated by the Nova Scotia government
2/3/1947
Michael Lerner, below left, lands a broadbill swordfish off Cape Breton after an exciting struggle
Michael Lerner, below left, lands a broadbill swordfish off Cape Breton after an exciting struggle
7/26/1944
Giant squid, a species that is not afraid to tackle whales, have been caught off the coast of Peru by a famous globe-trotting angler, Michael Lerner of New York
Giant squid, a species that is not afraid to tackle whales, have been caught off the coast of Peru by a famous globe-trotting angler, Michael Lerner of New York
4/28/1945
The Robarts government despite a new and powerful election mandate reeled for days under the impact of the public uproar over its police bill.
The Robarts government despite a new and powerful election mandate reeled for days under the impact of the public uproar over its police bill.
10/4/1970
Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
8/17/1986
Big and little brothers, Big Brother of the year award winner John Dalton watches Marlborough hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens yesterday with his Lit(...)
Big and little brothers, Big Brother of the year award winner John Dalton watches Marlborough hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens yesterday with his Lit(...)
1/5/1975
In good spirits, 8-year-old Donald Benoit has his hair combed by nurse Marlene Toon while his 10-year-old brother, Michael, watches. The two boys were(...)
In good spirits, 8-year-old Donald Benoit has his hair combed by nurse Marlene Toon while his 10-year-old brother, Michael, watches. The two boys were(...)
10/22/1976
Dennison sits this one out. Mayor William Dennison, 67, watches election results from his bed in St. Michael's Hospital, where he underwent prostate s(...)
Dennison sits this one out. Mayor William Dennison, 67, watches election results from his bed in St. Michael's Hospital, where he underwent prostate s(...)
12/4/1972
Rocked early in game 4, Jack Morris watches from the bench as the Jays stage their big comeback
Rocked early in game 4, Jack Morris watches from the bench as the Jays stage their big comeback
10/11/1992
Yessssss! St. Michael's Clint McDonald hits for two of his game-high 21 points as De La Salle's Mike Gahno watches. St. Mike's won 83-35 yesterday
Yessssss! St. Michael's Clint McDonald hits for two of his game-high 21 points as De La Salle's Mike Gahno watches. St. Mike's won 83-35 yesterday
12/3/1992