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Fred Sless, 48, lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds
Fred Sless, 48, lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds

Fred Sless, 48, lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds

Date1/1/1980
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  • Fred Sless, 48, lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds
  • Fred Sless; 48; lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fred Sless; 48; lasted for 48 minutes and 43 seconds.
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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_0098264F
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