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End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe
End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe

End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe

Date11/5/1969
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  • End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe: president of Gardens and hockey club. [Incomplete]
  • End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe
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Original Toronto Star caption: End of an Era for Maple Leafs comes with firing of Punch Imlach by Stafford Smythe: president of Gardens and hockey club. [Incomplete]
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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_0056532F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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