Lionel Conacher crashes through from Hockey to politics

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Lionel Conacher crashes through from Hockey to politics

Date10/7/1937

Names

Conacher, Lionel, 1900-1954 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Lionel Conacher crashes through from Hockey to politics. Lionel Conacher, famed hockey star who decided to turn to politics certainly rang the bell last night when he scored the first Liberal victory in 35 years in Toronto-Bracondale riding. [Incomplete]

Subject

Coaches (Athletics)

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0039860F

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