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A 25-yard kick by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the 1970 Grey Cup game today
A 25-yard kick by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the 1970 Grey Cup game today

A 25-yard kick by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the 1970 Grey Cup game today

Date11/28/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: A 25-yard kick by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the 1970 Grey Cup game today. Trudeau's kick was 15 yards short of his punt at last year's game, but that didn't seem to faze him.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0086381F
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