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Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia
Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia

Right, in the chequered shirt, one of the most famous of all big game fishermen, Michael Lerner watches the boating of a powerful swordfish he has reeled in off Nova Scotia

Date3/2/1946
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0062638F
    If Mrs. Lerner, holding the rod, was excited, it was excusable. She was landing the first swordfish every caught by a woman with rod and line in Canada. It is Cape Breton water, and it's a job boating the big fish.
    If Mrs. Lerner, holding the rod, was excited, it was excusable. She was landing the first swordfish every caught by a woman with rod and line in Canada. It is Cape Breton water, and it's a job boating the big fish.
    Lerner, Helen
    3/31/1941
    A swordfish weighing 500 pounds is at the end of that line and Michael Lerner on the swivel seat has a fight on his hands.
    A swordfish weighing 500 pounds is at the end of that line and Michael Lerner on the swivel seat has a fight on his hands.
    Lerner, Michael
    4/28/1945
    Noted big game sportsman, Michael Lerner of New York shot this zebra in East Africa for the museum which is operated by the Nova Scotia government
    Noted big game sportsman, Michael Lerner of New York shot this zebra in East Africa for the museum which is operated by the Nova Scotia government
    Lerner, Michael
    2/3/1947
    Michael Lerner, below left, lands a broadbill swordfish off Cape Breton after an exciting struggle
    Michael Lerner, below left, lands a broadbill swordfish off Cape Breton after an exciting struggle
    Lerner, Michael
    7/26/1944
    Giant squid, a species that is not afraid to tackle whales, have been caught off the coast of Peru by a famous globe-trotting angler, Michael Lerner of New York
    Giant squid, a species that is not afraid to tackle whales, have been caught off the coast of Peru by a famous globe-trotting angler, Michael Lerner of New York
    Lerner, Michael
    4/28/1945
    The Robarts government despite a new and powerful election mandate reeled for days under the impact of the public uproar over its police bill.
    The Robarts government despite a new and powerful election mandate reeled for days under the impact of the public uproar over its police bill.
    Darrell, Dick
    10/4/1970
    Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
    Home-run swing: Catcher Ernie Whitt of the Blue Jays watches the ball he hit clang off the rightfield foul pole for the game-winning home run yesterday that beat Texas Rangers, 8-7
    Goode, Jeff
    8/17/1986
    Big and little brothers, Big Brother of the year award winner John Dalton watches Marlborough hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens yesterday with his Lit(...)
    Big and little brothers, Big Brother of the year award winner John Dalton watches Marlborough hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens yesterday with his Lit(...)
    Big Brothers and Sisters
    1/5/1975
    In good spirits, 8-year-old Donald Benoit has his hair combed by nurse Marlene Toon while his 10-year-old brother, Michael, watches. The two boys were(...)
    In good spirits, 8-year-old Donald Benoit has his hair combed by nurse Marlene Toon while his 10-year-old brother, Michael, watches. The two boys were(...)
    Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
    10/22/1976
    Dennison sits this one out. Mayor William Dennison, 67, watches election results from his bed in St. Michael's Hospital, where he underwent prostate s(...)
    Dennison sits this one out. Mayor William Dennison, 67, watches election results from his bed in St. Michael's Hospital, where he underwent prostate s(...)
    Bezant, Graham
    12/4/1972
    Rocked early in game 4, Jack Morris watches from the bench as the Jays stage their big comeback
    Rocked early in game 4, Jack Morris watches from the bench as the Jays stage their big comeback
    Bull, Ron
    10/11/1992
    Yessssss! St. Michael's Clint McDonald hits for two of his game-high 21 points as De La Salle's Mike Gahno watches. St. Mike's won 83-35 yesterday
    Yessssss! St. Michael's Clint McDonald hits for two of his game-high 21 points as De La Salle's Mike Gahno watches. St. Mike's won 83-35 yesterday
    Combs, Erin
    12/3/1992