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[[File:Stan Laurel.png|350px|thumbnail|right|<center>Stan Laurel aboard the original ''Ida May'', Santa Catalina Island </center>]]

[[File:Laurel swordfish.png|350px|thumbnail|right|<center>Stan Laurel and his Tuna Club-qualifying swordfish,<br> Santa Catalina Island </center>]]



<span style="color:#006400">'''LAUREL, Stanley'''</span> (1890-1965), born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was an English comic actor who was paired with Oliver Hardy. 

Stan Laurel was a member of the Catalina Island-based Island club and as a one-button recipient. Laurel earned his gold button for catching a 258-pound marlin swordfish per club regulations of rod, reel, line and heavy tackle.