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He'd rather be playing hockey. Toronto Maple Leaf forward Bill Derlago and the rest of his teammates played the Toronto Fire fighters last night in an(...)
He'd rather be playing hockey. Toronto Maple Leaf forward Bill Derlago and the rest of his teammates played the Toronto Fire fighters last night in an(...)

He'd rather be playing hockey. Toronto Maple Leaf forward Bill Derlago and the rest of his teammates played the Toronto Fire fighters last night in an(...)

Date6/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: He'd rather be playing hockey. Toronto Maple Leaf forward Bill Derlago and the rest of his teammates played the Toronto Fire fighters last night in an exhibition slo-pitch game with the proceeds going to the Wellesley Hospital Burn Centre.Derlago, known for his home run power, keeps a close eye on the ball.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0043388F
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