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Look Back: Phil the gorilla
Date: 11/25/2010
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Frank Florsek, Phil's favorite keeper, watches through the cage bars on March 16, 1951, to deter Phil from scratching an open wound on his heel. Florsek used the air rifle every time Phil scratched or bit his heel. Phil was known for playing pranks on Florsek. One of his favorites was to rip shirts off his keeper. (Post-Dispatch)
Caption: Frank Florsek, Phil's favorite keeper, watches through the cage bars on March 16, 1951, to deter Phil from scratching an open wound on his heel. Florsek used the air rifle every time Phil scratched or bit his heel. Phil was known for playing pranks on Florsek. One of his favorites was to rip shirts off his keeper. (Post-Dispatch) Album ID: 1123757 Photo ID: 32885664
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