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As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries
As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries

As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries

Date10/7/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: As a young doctor and a hockey fan, Tom Pashby saw too many eye injuries. He led the fight to have masks made mandatory.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0072664F
Dr. Tom Pashby, Injuries reduced
Dr. Tom Pashby, Injuries reduced
3/4/1978
What's up, doc? Tom Pashby, the ophthalmologist who pioneered in better eye protection for hockey players, is saluted at dinner last night by Don Cherry and Leaf Ed Olczyk
What's up, doc? Tom Pashby, the ophthalmologist who pioneered in better eye protection for hockey players, is saluted at dinner last night by Don Cherry and Leaf Ed Olczyk
3/27/1990
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987
Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
5/23/1983
Eye protector, Dr. Tom Pashby checks a wire-cage face mask
Eye protector, Dr. Tom Pashby checks a wire-cage face mask
11/23/1983
Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
11/2/1984
No more welts? Inventor James Croteau, right, demonstrates his new Blue Armadillo Padded shirt on Star reporter Damien Cox. The shirt will protect hockey players from back injuries
No more welts? Inventor James Croteau, right, demonstrates his new Blue Armadillo Padded shirt on Star reporter Damien Cox. The shirt will protect hockey players from back injuries
9/23/1987
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
2/3/1988
David Shannon: Former student is suing the University of Waterloo over injuries he suffered in rugby practice.
David Shannon: Former student is suing the University of Waterloo over injuries he suffered in rugby practice.
4/16/1985
Winning football is a tradition at East York Collegiate and the possibility of injuries doesn't worry such players as Mark Waite, above. Albert Campbe(...)
Winning football is a tradition at East York Collegiate and the possibility of injuries doesn't worry such players as Mark Waite, above. Albert Campbe(...)
9/9/1977
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
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