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The Tigers that Bloom in the Spring

Accession number: 
1965.0055
Production Years: 
1965
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Length (feet): 
950 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
27
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Library and Archives Canada: 16mm.
"Telescope crew heads south to Florida to follow the first steps along the road to professional baseball taken by Detroit Tigers' pitching prospect George Eugene Korince of St. Catharines, Ontario. The episode follows George Korince from the time he signs his first minor league contract to the rookie camp held at Tigertown. Also featured in the program are other Canadian born players: Gary Hart, Mike Kilkenny and Benny Ruth."