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Ben Johnson: His brief appearance tonight will be last event on the program
Ben Johnson: His brief appearance tonight will be last event on the program

Ben Johnson: His brief appearance tonight will be last event on the program

Date2/4/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ben Johnson: His brief appearance tonight will be last event on the program.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0057925F
      Ben and fans: Ben Johnson signs autographs last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
      Ben and fans: Ben Johnson signs autographs last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
      Brazao, Dale
      10/1/1988
      Witold Lutoslawski: The renowned Polish composer makes his first appearance in Toronto tonight, conducting his works at the MacMillan Theatre
      Witold Lutoslawski: The renowned Polish composer makes his first appearance in Toronto tonight, conducting his works at the MacMillan Theatre
      Spremo, Boris
      4/16/1980
      Hoax: Organizers of the Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games claim that Ben Johnson reneged on agreement to run in their event on Friday
      Hoax: Organizers of the Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games claim that Ben Johnson reneged on agreement to run in their event on Friday
      Faught, Ken
      6/28/1990
      Cliburn plays here. American pianist Van Cliburn makes his first Toronto appearance tonight at Massey Hall. He catapulted fame winning Tchaikovsky competition
      Cliburn plays here. American pianist Van Cliburn makes his first Toronto appearance tonight at Massey Hall. He catapulted fame winning Tchaikovsky competition
      Cliburn, Van, 1934-2013
      3/16/1961
      Patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital eagerly seek Ben Johnson's autograph during his visit last week
      Patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital eagerly seek Ben Johnson's autograph during his visit last week
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      7/12/1990
      All smiles: Ben Johnson relaxes in the audience last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards at Ryerson Theatre, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
      All smiles: Ben Johnson relaxes in the audience last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards at Ryerson Theatre, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
      Cooper, David
      10/1/1988
      Dynamic duo, Ben Mink with his fiddle (top) and Paul James and his guitar (right) can both be heard at El Mocambo tonight. They are typical of musicia(...)
      Dynamic duo, Ben Mink with his fiddle (top) and Paul James and his guitar (right) can both be heard at El Mocambo tonight. They are typical of musicia(...)
      Darrell, Dick
      9/30/1980
      Dapper Ben: Sprint star Ben Johnson arrives this morning for his second day of testimony at the Dubin inquiry in Toronto
      Dapper Ben: Sprint star Ben Johnson arrives this morning for his second day of testimony at the Dubin inquiry in Toronto
      Eglinton, Rick
      6/13/1989
      On the move again: Appearing little the worse for wear after his early-morning fracas downtown, Ben Johnson walks to his Ferrari Testarossa sports car at his Scarborough home today
      On the move again: Appearing little the worse for wear after his early-morning fracas downtown, Ben Johnson walks to his Ferrari Testarossa sports car at his Scarborough home today
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      5/11/1999
      Ben Johnson: Italian public sympathetic to his plight, his lawyer told
      Ben Johnson: Italian public sympathetic to his plight, his lawyer told
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      1/1/1988
      2.05. There was no tme for cider or minced tarts when Turner made a brief appearance at Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton's levee
      2.05. There was no tme for cider or minced tarts when Turner made a brief appearance at Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton's levee
      Eggleton, Arthur C., 1943-
      1/1/1987
      Ready to run: The past is behind me now so I'm looking to the future, a relieved Ben Johnson says outside his Scarborough home yesterday
      Ready to run: The past is behind me now so I'm looking to the future, a relieved Ben Johnson says outside his Scarborough home yesterday
      Irish, Paul
      6/26/1990