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As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries
As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries

As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries

Date10/7/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries. He led the fight to have masks made mandatory.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0072664F
    Dr. Tom Pashby, Injuries reduced
    Dr. Tom Pashby, Injuries reduced
    Beaty, Keith
    3/4/1978
    What's up, doc? Tom Pashby, the ophthalmologist who pioneered in better eye protection for hockey players, is saluted at dinner last night by Don Cherry and Leaf Ed Olczyk
    What's up, doc? Tom Pashby, the ophthalmologist who pioneered in better eye protection for hockey players, is saluted at dinner last night by Don Cherry and Leaf Ed Olczyk
    Bock, Tony
    3/27/1990
    The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
    The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
    Lennon, Frank
    10/12/1987
    Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
    Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
    Bock, Tony
    5/23/1983
    Eye protector, Dr. Tom Pashby checks a wire-cage face mask
    Eye protector, Dr. Tom Pashby checks a wire-cage face mask
    Pashby, Tom
    11/23/1983
    Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
    Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
    Beaty, Keith
    11/2/1984
    No more welts? Inventor James Croteau, right, demonstrates his new Blue Armadillo Padded shirt on Star reporter Damien Cox. The shirt will protect hockey players from back injuries
    No more welts? Inventor James Croteau, right, demonstrates his new Blue Armadillo Padded shirt on Star reporter Damien Cox. The shirt will protect hockey players from back injuries
    Griffin, Doug
    9/23/1987
    How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
    How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
    Pickell, Brian
    7/2/1985
    Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
    Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
    Cooper, David
    2/3/1988
    Miraculous recovery: Shantel Freeman, 2, shows yesterday she has fought back from gruesome injuries after hurtling from a van
    Miraculous recovery: Shantel Freeman, 2, shows yesterday she has fought back from gruesome injuries after hurtling from a van
    Freeman, Shantel
    12/12/1991
    Alzheimer's researchers: Dr. Donald stuss, left, and Dr. Guy Prouix are co-chairmen of symposium on head injuries and aging to be held April 26-27.
    Alzheimer's researchers: Dr. Donald stuss, left, and Dr. Guy Prouix are co-chairmen of symposium on head injuries and aging to be held April 26-27.
    Stawicki, Andrew
    4/15/1990
    Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
    Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
    Darrell, Dick
    9/14/1972