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Fine Art Print : Stoke City v Doncaster Rovers league match at the Victoria Ground January 1958
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Stoke City v Doncaster Rovers league match at the Victoria Ground January 1958
Stoke City v Doncaster Rovers league match at the Victoria Ground January 1958.
Doncaster defender Makepeace rushes in to make a flying tacke on King of Stoke as he prepares to take a shot at goal.
Final score: Stoke City 0-0 Doncaster Rovers
Joe Bottomley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
England
Media ID 21580926
© Mirrorpix
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This captivating image, taken by acclaimed photographer Joe Bottomley, transports you to the Victoria Ground in January 1958 for a thrilling league match between Stoke City and Doncaster Rovers. Witness the intense moment as Doncaster's Makepeace makes a heroic tackle on Stoke's King, just as he was about to take a shot at goal. A must-have for football history enthusiasts and Stoke City fans alike, this Fine Art Print brings the passion and excitement of the beautiful game right into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from January 1958, we are transported back to the Victoria Ground where Stoke City clashed with Doncaster Rovers in a thrilling league match. The intensity of the game is palpable as Doncaster defender Makepeace fearlessly charges towards King of Stoke, ready to execute a flying tackle just as he prepares to unleash a powerful shot at goal. The frozen moment captures the essence of 1950s football, showcasing the raw passion and determination that defined the era. The photograph not only immortalizes an iconic sporting moment but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of how far football has come since then. In an era before advanced technology and modern tactics took over, it was all about sheer skill and physicality on the pitch. Despite their valiant efforts, both teams were unable to break through each other's defenses, resulting in a goalless draw. However, this scoreline does little justice to the heart-stopping action witnessed by those lucky enough to witness this clash firsthand. Joe Bottomley's expertly captured image transports us back in time, allowing us to relive this historic encounter between two formidable sides. It serves as a testament to his talent for freezing moments that encapsulate not just sportsmanship but also evoke emotions associated with nostalgia and admiration for our sporting heritage.
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