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Active life: Jay Oelbaum shows a customer a new tennis racquet at the sporting goods store where he works
Active life: Jay Oelbaum shows a customer a new tennis racquet at the sporting goods store where he works

Active life: Jay Oelbaum shows a customer a new tennis racquet at the sporting goods store where he works

Date8/4/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0131658F
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