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George best, controversial star of Irish soccer and Manchester United in the English First Division, arrived in Toronto yesterday to discuss a possibl(...)
George best, controversial star of Irish soccer and Manchester United in the English First Division, arrived in Toronto yesterday to discuss a possibl(...)

George best, controversial star of Irish soccer and Manchester United in the English First Division, arrived in Toronto yesterday to discuss a possibl(...)

Date1/17/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: George best, controversial star of Irish soccer and Manchester United in the English First Division, arrived in Toronto yesterday to discuss a possible future in North America. He's weighing offer from the new Toronto indoor league.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0032561F
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