Hard luck medal should be awarded to Canadian gymnast, Bill Mackie, Vancouver

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Hard luck medal should be awarded to Canadian gymnast, Bill Mackie, Vancouver

Date8/29/1972

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Hard luck medal should be awarded to Canadian gymnast; Bill Mackie; Vancouver. Mackie tore up a knee so badly he can't compete. Injuries also sidelined him in 1968 at Mexixco City. Working on Bill Mackie is trainer Gord Mackie.

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