The shrinking man

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The shrinking man

Date1/12/1977

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Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The shrinking man: Dan Shaw, executive director of the Ontario Amateur Football Association, checks his weight, currently 341 pounds. Shaw, who was 17 pounds heavier two weeks ago, is heading the football association's Diet for Dollars project. Dieters obtain pledges for each pound they lose.

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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_0093099F

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