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Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.
Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.

Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.

Date9/27/1990
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  • Olympics battler: Michael Shapcott helped put the boots to Toronto's Olympics bid. Now some see a future in politics for the tireless activist.
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133574F
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Frank Hayden, Jackie Krabseth Special Olympics
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Power, Peter
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Rare memento: Herb Kuschke, 74, played hockey for Latvia in the 1936 Olympics
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Russell, Jim
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This wooden hut behind Secord Public School in East York was used last winter by skaters to change boots
This wooden hut behind Secord Public School in East York was used last winter by skaters to change boots
Griffin, Doug
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Controversial Figure: Louis Hall, right, who wrote what is regarded to be the Mohawk Warriors' manifesto, is a kind and gentle man, says Warriors' war chief Francis Boots, left
Controversial Figure: Louis Hall, right, who wrote what is regarded to be the Mohawk Warriors' manifesto, is a kind and gentle man, says Warriors' war chief Francis Boots, left
Henton, Darcy
11/12/1990
Right, hairdresser Elmer Olsen is a bits and pieces dresser. He's paired puttee - style pants and polished brown cattle boots from his father's farm.
Right, hairdresser Elmer Olsen is a bits and pieces dresser. He's paired puttee - style pants and polished brown cattle boots from his father's farm.
Combs, Erin
3/8/1982
Polished job: Carmen Liscio of De Francesco Hairstyling and Shoeshine puts the final buff on Jane Hess' boots.
Polished job: Carmen Liscio of De Francesco Hairstyling and Shoeshine puts the final buff on Jane Hess' boots.
Combs, Erin
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High-riding headgear: Darryl Miller, co-owner of Western Corral Boots N' Jeans, displays an $85 Biltmore hat, left, and an imported custom-made $465 hat with a rattlesnake head on it, right
High-riding headgear: Darryl Miller, co-owner of Western Corral Boots N' Jeans, displays an $85 Biltmore hat, left, and an imported custom-made $465 hat with a rattlesnake head on it, right
Cooper, David
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John Boots
John Boots
Toronto Star (Firm)
2/3/1994
Arthur Keay, a retired veteran of the Toronto police force, suggests a policeman should use his boots and his club more often than he does.
Arthur Keay, a retired veteran of the Toronto police force, suggests a policeman should use his boots and his club more often than he does.
Ross, Fred
8/27/1970
The winners in the Senior Volunteers service are Vince and Betty Delaney. They are tireless workers visiting people, solving problems, and organizing activities. Their profit is the interesting work and meeting wonderful people.
The winners in the Senior Volunteers service are Vince and Betty Delaney. They are tireless workers visiting people, solving problems, and organizing activities. Their profit is the interesting work and meeting wonderful people.
Darrell, Dick
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He was there: Joe McNamara, right, formerly a homeless alcoholic and now a tireless downtown street worker, chats with Red Dog, 52, who sleeps on Toronto's warm air grates
He was there: Joe McNamara, right, formerly a homeless alcoholic and now a tireless downtown street worker, chats with Red Dog, 52, who sleeps on Toronto's warm air grates
Bock, Tony
1/20/1992
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
Goode, Jeff
2/25/1982