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Football star at home: On the field, Argos' Granny Liggins is a defensive terror

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Football star at home: On the field, Argos' Granny Liggins is a defensive terror

Date9/27/1974

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Liggins, Granville (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0063205F

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