Player Collection (page 6)

Sir Henry Joseph Wood - English Conductor
Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869 - 1944) - English conductor and composer, associated with the Promenade Concerts (Proms). 1926

Known as Jack. American tennis player
JOHN A. KRAMER (b.1921). Known as Jack. American tennis player

GEORGE BEST (1946-2005). Northern Irish soccer player. Photograph, c1977

BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

ENGLAND: SOCCER GAME, 1973. Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur blocks a penalty kick by Tommy Smith of Liverpool during a soccer game, 31 March 1973

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

Advertisement for Players cigarettes
Players please " Its the tobacco that counts" Young elegant lady holding a cigarette in a holder. Date: 1930

TY COBB (1886-1961). Tyrus Raymond Cobb. American baseball player

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON (1889-1991). Joseph Jefferson Jackson. American baseball player. Photographed c1920

CUP WINNERS CUP, 1969. Spanish soccer goalkeeper Jose Angel Iribar of Bilbao blocks an attempted goal by Manchester City during the European Cup Winners Cup, 1 October 1969

BASEBALL GAME, 1967. Game between the Boston Red Sox (in the field) and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on the last day of the regular season, 1 October 1967

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (kneeling) in the end zone for a safety

Miss Kathleen McKane, tennis player
Miss Kathleen McKane (Kitty McKane Godfree) (1896-1992), tennis player, Englands lawn tennis hope, and rival to the French player, Suzanne Lenglen

Bystander cover, Summer Number 1935
Gloriously colourful front cover of The Bystanders Summer Number featuring an athletic lady tennis playing enjoying a match on a suburban court

Drummer (Flute / Fife) Player - The Green Howards (Alexandra Princess of Waless Own Regiment of Yorkshire) in Full Dress. Wearing a Nol Dress Cap. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Yvon Petra playing tennis
Yvon Petra (1916-1984), French tennis player, winning the Mens Singles World Championship in 1946 at Wimbledon. He defeated the Australian Geoffrey Brown in the finals

Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon 1887
A page of vignettes from the 1887 Wimbledon Championships in London SW19 including the champion H.F. Lawford, E. Renshaw, C.Cole and that years ladies winner taking centre page, Miss Lottie Dod

Craven Lodge Fancy Ball
A page from The Tatler, featuring photographs and a report on the Craven Lodge Fancy Ball in Melton, Leicestershire, a New Year party with a prehistoric fancy dress theme

Ice Hockey by Rene Vincent
Illustration showing a muscular ice hockey player with his doting girlfriend

A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon Champion
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Dennis Brain Letter 1955
A letter from Dennis Brain, French horn player, to an admirer, enclosing his photograph

Animal Band Good Night
Poodle conductor, standing on a dais, raps the baton on the music stand while a donkey bass player, a goat trumpeter & a ? dog percussionist strike up a tune

Trumpet player, Plaza de la Catedral, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Polo player
An Arab polo pony, named Ali Baba, with rider Audrey Haines

60S Record Playing
Four smartly-dressed teenagers having cocktails around a record player

Twine / Middlesbrough Football
F Twine, player for Middlesbrough

Turnbull / Clapton Orient
R Turnbull, player for Clapton Orient; also played for Arsenal, Charlton and Chelsea

Keeping / Southampton F bl
A E M Keeping, player for Southampton

Russian Balalaika Player
A well-wrapped-up musician plays his balalaika amidst the snow

EVERTON TEAM 1905-6
EVERTON F.C. team 1905-6 (each player is named below)

Musical billiards table for pool (la poule)
Billiards table for pool (la poule) with two cue balls, 1827. Charles Chereaus table played music when a ball was potted in each pocket

Patriotic poster, Team Spirit, Buy British
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- It is the Team Spirit that gets there. Buy British and pass your wages to another member of the British team

Golfer James Braid at the PGA on Romford Links
Black and white photo of golfer James Braid playing the seventeenth green at the Professional Golfers Association tournament on the Romford Links. Braid went on to win the match. 1902

Brian O Driscoll - Irish rugby player Date: 2000s - 2010s

John Virgo - Snooker Player Date: 1980s

Willie Thorne - Snooker Player Date: 1980s

Dennis Taylor - Snooker Player Date: 1980s

Barry John - Welsh rugby player Date: 1960s - 1970s

Mervyn Davies - Welsh rugby player Date: 1970s - 1980s

Bill Beaumont - England rugby player Date: 1980s

W Percy Carpmael, Blackheath and Barbarians Rugby player. 1890s

F H Maturin, Blackheath Rugby Club player. 1890s

Crystal Palace 3-3 Manchester United, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, Saturday 12th May 1990, Mark Bright and Bryan Robson

Viv Richards smiling during interview at cricket ground 17 / 09 / 1993
Viv Richards smiling during interview at cricket ground 17/09/1993

West Ham United v Everton. Brown (West Ham), realising how dangerous Evertons Young can be, shadows him closely and the centre forward, try as he may, fails to break the grip of his opponent

The 1966 FA Cup Final. Contested by Everton and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley. Everton won 3-2. L-R with trophy Brian Labone, Mike Trebilcock, and Alex Young. 14th May 1966

Newcastle United Players, Terry McDermott, Chris Waddle and Peter Beardsley enjoy a cup of tea ahead of training session at Benwell, Thursday 5th January 1984

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Babar, the King of the Elephants, and Celeste engage in a friendly game of tennis at Celesteville. This charming illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books takes us back to the 1930s, capturing the joy and camaraderie found in sports. In another iconic moment, Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers showcases his incredible athleticism during the 1955 World Series. As he catches a deep fly ball hit by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees, Amoros secures victory for his team in this thrilling seventh and deciding game at Yankee Stadium. The year is 1966, and all eyes are on England as they host a soccer match that would go down in history. The intensity on the field is palpable as players give their all to secure victory for their respective teams. Jackie Robinson, an American baseball legend known for breaking barriers with his talent and courage, steals home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This daring move exemplifies Robinson's determination to succeed despite facing adversity. Anfield comes alive as Liverpool faces off against Tottenham Hotspur in an English League Division One match. The passion and skill displayed by both teams make this encounter one to remember. Traveling back to 1936, we find ourselves amidst Dulwich Hamlet FC football team. These dedicated athletes showcase their love for the sport while representing their club with pride. From book covers to real-life action: Play the Game Football book cover captures our imagination with its depiction of players engaged in intense competition on the pitch. Satchel Paige stands tall as an American baseball player who defied expectations throughout his career. His remarkable skills left audiences awestruck as he dominated games with finesse and power. Alex Higgins graces our list as a legendary snooker player whose precision shots captivated fans worldwide. His talent and charisma made him a true icon of the sport.