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    RABBIT BARTHOLOMEW’S ‘OLD FAITHFUL’

    Nov 28, 2021 3 minutes

    Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew must have cut quite a figure as he strutted through airports in 1978, resplendent in his white suit, Panama hat and spats. The flamboyant attire was garnished by a board tucked under his arm, featuring the iconic WB logo and a Bugs Bunny image. The branded suits were the stipulation of his major sponsor, Smirnoff, who were paying Rabbit $20 000 a year.The boards were shaped by Gil Glover under Hot Stuff, who chipped in ninety- bucks a week for sponsorship. Meanwhile, the picture

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