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Keeping in shape: Al Dicks, 77, works out two hours a day, four days a week at The Fitness Institute.
Keeping in shape: Al Dicks, 77, works out two hours a day, four days a week at The Fitness Institute.

Keeping in shape: Al Dicks, 77, works out two hours a day, four days a week at The Fitness Institute.

Date3/29/1988
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  • Keeping in shape: Al Dicks, 77, works out two hours a day, four days a week at The Fitness Institute.
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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_0126686F
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