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It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers
It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers

It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers

Date11/1/1978
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  • It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers
  • It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers
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Original Toronto Star caption: It took 20 years but Blackadar finally got his fill of flippers
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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_0033029F
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