1960 Autographed Willie Fleming photo

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tojb
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Just wondering if anyone is familiar with this photogragh set and could provide some background about it? I've searched online vain.

The photo is not in great shape, as it has some small creases, and is also slightly curled.

Thanks for any help.
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There is also a signed copy ( print I suppose ) of this photo in the Lion's Den ( at Boulevard Casino ) in Coquitlam.

Is yours an original signature?
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Yes, it is an original signature. The picture is 4" x 5" in size.
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That picture is an insert from a 1960 B.C. Lion program. Their were 40 insert pics that year and all signed. They were inserted loosely as their are no perforations. . You can check on this by getting a copy of the !st 50 Years by John Wirtanen Hope this helps. BB
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Thanks for the help.
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Interesting...and wearing # 24 as his jersey number then?
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PigSkin_53 wrote:Interesting...and wearing # 24 as his jersey number then?
Besides this #24 and the #15 he's best known for, he also wore #91 according to p. 4 of this document.
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