The making of a great bird

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The making of a great bird

Date6/11/1981

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The making of a great bird: Kevin Shanahan, left, is the creator and inside man of Jays' bird mascot. He's seven feet, one inch, weight 25 pounds, and so hot I have to drink six quarts of water to keep me from heat exhaustion.

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0091940F

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