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Hats off to Toronto: Back in the '50s, George Gallagher found this city so dull, he fled to Winnipeg
Hats off to Toronto: Back in the '50s, George Gallagher found this city so dull, he fled to Winnipeg

Hats off to Toronto: Back in the '50s, George Gallagher found this city so dull, he fled to Winnipeg

Date6/17/1981
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0127543F
      Hats off! Scout Leader Dan Balych of the 7th Etobicoke Troop got a hatful of replies when he advertised for old Boy Scout hats. So far he has been given 45
      Hats off! Scout Leader Dan Balych of the 7th Etobicoke Troop got a hatful of replies when he advertised for old Boy Scout hats. So far he has been given 45
      Boy Scouts
      10/28/1977
      Joe Bagnato, He found hard hats helpful
      Joe Bagnato, He found hard hats helpful
      Combs, Erin
      9/13/1973
      Whatever became of crooner Dick Haymes? He hit the skids in the '50s and came back to nightclub success in the '70s
      Whatever became of crooner Dick Haymes? He hit the skids in the '50s and came back to nightclub success in the '70s
      Bull, Ron
      11/15/1973
      Mad hatter? George Catleugh tries to balance 25 hats on his head with help from his son Keith. The Catleughs sell, make and clean hats in their shop on Avenue Rd. Hats are making a comeback, they say.
      Mad hatter? George Catleugh tries to balance 25 hats on his head with help from his son Keith. The Catleughs sell, make and clean hats in their shop on Avenue Rd. Hats are making a comeback, they say.
      Slaughter, Mike
      8/6/1981
      Hats off, Trevor McCagherty, Durham Region's new police chief, doffs a bobby's hat he received from an English force on an exchange visit during the '70s
      Hats off, Trevor McCagherty, Durham Region's new police chief, doffs a bobby's hat he received from an English force on an exchange visit during the '70s
      Irish, Paul
      3/20/1992
      Hats off: June Rowlands beams and grasps Chief William McCormick's hand as officers doff their hats to her
      Hats off: June Rowlands beams and grasps Chief William McCormick's hand as officers doff their hats to her
      Goode, Jeff
      5/3/1991
      Hats off to jay fans: Pitcher David Cone doffs his cap to the SkyDome faithful after he pitched a strong eight-plus innings against Oakland last night
      Hats off to jay fans: Pitcher David Cone doffs his cap to the SkyDome faithful after he pitched a strong eight-plus innings against Oakland last night
      Lautens, Richard
      10/9/1992
      Hats off: Speedy Blue Jay baserunner Devon White loses his batting helmet as he slides into third base under a leaping Mike Pagliarulo
      Hats off: Speedy Blue Jay baserunner Devon White loses his batting helmet as he slides into third base under a leaping Mike Pagliarulo
      Bull, Ron
      10/12/1991
      Reversible pleated skirt that was the rage back in the '50s when Elvis Presley was at the height of his fame is enjoying a revival. This black and whi(...)
      Reversible pleated skirt that was the rage back in the '50s when Elvis Presley was at the height of his fame is enjoying a revival. This black and whi(...)
      Barkley, Harold
      8/16/1977
      Road girl on stage: Back in the 1940s and '50s, Dorothy Lamour was the sarong-clad seductress in the Road pictures (inset) now she's in town to perform in Barefoot in The Park
      Road girl on stage: Back in the 1940s and '50s, Dorothy Lamour was the sarong-clad seductress in the Road pictures (inset) now she's in town to perform in Barefoot in The Park
      Darrell, Dick
      3/14/1984
      Laid back on Queen St. Anthony Caria relaxes yesterday outside his store called Locomotion on Queen St. E. The store, specializing in '40s and '50s memorabilia and collectibles, offers for sale Judy the mannequin, the chair and ottoman.
      Laid back on Queen St. Anthony Caria relaxes yesterday outside his store called Locomotion on Queen St. E. The store, specializing in '40s and '50s memorabilia and collectibles, offers for sale Judy the mannequin, the chair and ottoman.
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/5/1991
      Pillbox hat worn on the back of the head is a favorite with Queen Elizabeth, she must wear hats that reveal her face to the crowds while she is on view to the public
      Pillbox hat worn on the back of the head is a favorite with Queen Elizabeth, she must wear hats that reveal her face to the crowds while she is on view to the public
      Anne, Princess Royal, daughter of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1950-
      6/27/1973