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Scared to death by what he does, but working with big cats is boyhood dream come true for Wade Burck, 22
Scared to death by what he does, but working with big cats is boyhood dream come true for Wade Burck, 22

Scared to death by what he does, but working with big cats is boyhood dream come true for Wade Burck, 22

Date5/5/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scared to death by what he does; but working with big cats is boyhood dream come true for Wade Burck; 22. He's here with Shriner's Circus at Maple Leaf Gardens for the weekend; in centre ring with 12 tigers and a lion. You can never tame these big cats; he says. They'll turn at a moment's notice and you're a goner. But his close-up smile at Bengal tiger here belies his fears.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0004800F
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