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Winding up: Mayor Mel Lastman prepares to hurl his slow curve ball during a chilly softball game in which players often slipped and fell on their way around the bases
Winding up: Mayor Mel Lastman prepares to hurl his slow curve ball during a chilly softball game in which players often slipped and fell on their way around the bases

Winding up: Mayor Mel Lastman prepares to hurl his slow curve ball during a chilly softball game in which players often slipped and fell on their way around the bases

Date2/14/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0061645F
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It's the end of the road for the Lastman Art Gallery as North York's mayor prepares to move inte new quarters civic centre
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Dennison on the diamond. Eyes firmly closed, Mayor William Dennison reaches to his right while the ball goes his left in a softball game between City (...)
Dennison on the diamond. Eyes firmly closed, Mayor William Dennison reaches to his right while the ball goes his left in a softball game between City (...)
5/22/1970
Mayor Mel Lastman takes a dive - for United Way, It's a going, going, gone situation for Mayor Mel Lastman yesterday as he becomes the first celebrity to be dunked in a water tank to kick off North York Municipal Employees United Way campaign
Mayor Mel Lastman takes a dive - for United Way, It's a going, going, gone situation for Mayor Mel Lastman yesterday as he becomes the first celebrity to be dunked in a water tank to kick off North York Municipal Employees United Way campaign
9/23/1987
Instant replay? Blue Jay mascot went for a dash around the bases between innings and umpire Terry Cooney played along, thumbing the furry fowl after a(...)
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6/2/1981
Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.
Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.
12/3/1991
Brave belt: Jack Morris reacts as Atlanta's Damon Berryhill circles the bases after his Game 1 homer
Brave belt: Jack Morris reacts as Atlanta's Damon Berryhill circles the bases after his Game 1 homer
10/17/1992
Mayor Philip Givens runs the bases with Controller Joseph Piccininni
Mayor Philip Givens runs the bases with Controller Joseph Piccininni
1979
A political curve ball, James Allen, acting Premier and Provincial Treasurer, learns how to throw a curve ball, which should be a political necessity,(...)
A political curve ball, James Allen, acting Premier and Provincial Treasurer, learns how to throw a curve ball, which should be a political necessity,(...)
9/2/1965
Battle Scar: Mayor Mel Lastman hikes up a trouser leg yesterday to show where he was kicked in the shin during a melee over a flag-raising ceremony at the North York civic centre's square on Sunday
Battle Scar: Mayor Mel Lastman hikes up a trouser leg yesterday to show where he was kicked in the shin during a melee over a flag-raising ceremony at the North York civic centre's square on Sunday
12/7/1992
Will a Pacifier work on North York Mayor Mel Lastman who is trying to give up smoking? His secretary, Mara Roce, bought him one, which he promptly popped into his mouth
Will a Pacifier work on North York Mayor Mel Lastman who is trying to give up smoking? His secretary, Mara Roce, bought him one, which he promptly popped into his mouth
10/20/1977
No respect: Mel Lastman Square was not a friendly place for Mel Lastman yesterday. Mayor gets police escort during brawling.
No respect: Mel Lastman Square was not a friendly place for Mel Lastman yesterday. Mayor gets police escort during brawling.
12/6/1992