Sports from the Giant - Episode 6
Reel Memories of the Lakehead
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5m 50s
EPISODE SIX: ROUGH AND ROWDY
This episode features 1960 Professional Wrestling, 1963 Ice-Yachting, and Tug-Of-War from 1965.
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The Sports from the Giant project uses archival video and audio footage from the 1960s showcasing various sports that occurred in Northwestern Ontario. From football and hockey to baseball and horse racing, viewers can watch a plethora of exciting historical sports taking place across the region. Individuals can also watch the tremendous sacrifice so many brave athletes made to follow their passions and dreams.
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