The Optimists Alumni Photo Gallery

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Alan "Daddy" Baggs, Founder of the Optimists.

"Baggs was the kind of man everyone would naturally call "Mister." He commanded respect and led by example."

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Al played baritone in Optimists until, I believe, 1963. Al Passed away Dec 16 2000.

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During the late 50s and early 60s Al marched with the Toronto Optimists and, later, with the Canadian Commanders. He also instructed a number of corps in the Toronto/Hamilton area. Most recently, Al played mellophone in the Alumni Corps. He passed away on March 24th, 2006.

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Dave played Contrabass in the Toronto Optimists around 1965-66

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