Referee Collection (page 5)

The Alguazil Delivering the Keys of the Toril, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116026 The Alguazil Delivering the Keys of the Toril, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Kanjin Ozumo (procession de lutteurs de sumo pour un combat de collecte de fonds)
FIA5409360 Kanjin Ozumo (procession de lutteurs de sumo pour un combat de collecte de fonds). Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Kanjin Ozumo, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865)

L ecole de lutte sumo Takasago Beya. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniaki II (1835-1888)
FIA5409333 L ecole de lutte sumo Takasago Beya. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniaki II (1835-1888), 1876 - Takasago Beya, by Kuniaki II, Utagawa (1835-1888). Colour woodcut, 1876

Combat de sumo entre Wahigayama et Jimmaru. Estampe de Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
FIA5409316 Combat de sumo entre Wahigayama et Jimmaru. Estampe de Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865), 1861 - Wrestling match Wahigayama vs Jimmaru, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ceremonie de l arc (danse de l arc) apres le dernier combat sumo de la journee
FIA5409280 Ceremonie de l arc (danse de l arc) apres le dernier combat sumo de la journee. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniaki II (1835-1888), 1878 - The bow dance (Yumitori-shiki) at the end of the day

combat des lutteurs de sumo Koyonagi Tsunekichi et Arauma Daigoro
FIA5409365 combat des lutteurs de sumo Koyonagi Tsunekichi et Arauma Daigoro. Estampe de Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), 1885 - Wrestling match Koyonagi Tsunekichi vs Arauma Daigoro, by Yoshitoshi

Combat des lutteurs de sumo Koyanagi et Kuroiwa. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
FIA5409337 Combat des lutteurs de sumo Koyanagi et Kuroiwa. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), 1850 - Wrestling match Koyanagi vs Kuroiwa, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865)

Combat de sumo entre Umegatani Totaro I (1845-1928) et Haibirya
FIA5409247 Combat de sumo entre Umegatani Totaro I (1845-1928) et Haibirya. Estampe vers 1860-1870 - Wrestling match Umegatani vs Haibirya, Anonymous. Colour woodcut, 1860s-1870s

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph)
827991 A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stag at Sharkeys (M.46). George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925)

Counted Out, 1921 (litho)
874633 Counted Out, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 31.75 x28.58 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

1904, B C Evelegh, Referee from 1890 to 1904 (b / w photo)
3644102 1904, B C Evelegh, Referee from 1890 to 1904 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1904, B C Evelegh, Referee from 1890 to 1904)

Ancient Greece: Boxers, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702534 Ancient Greece: Boxers, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Football Association Challenge Cup match at Kennington Oval (engraving)
608833 Football Association Challenge Cup match at Kennington Oval (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stag at Sharkey s, 1909 (oil on canvas)
490712 Stag at Sharkey s, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 92x122.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Sharkeys Athletic Club)

The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
1616429 The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge)

The White Hope, 1921 (litho)
874634 The White Hope, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 38.1 x48.26 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Popular games in France (colour litho)
2795961 Popular games in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular games in France)

Vestry Hall, Kensington, design placed second by the professional referee (engraving)
606638 Vestry Hall, Kensington, design placed second by the professional referee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestry Hall, Kensington)

Three silhouettes of footballers (pen & ink on paper)
NFM315271 Three silhouettes of footballers (pen & ink on paper) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

W. J. Oakley (Corinthians) (colour litho)
NFM315218 W.J. Oakley (Corinthians) (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho)
NFM315178 Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Epic Chess Match Between Pierre Saint Amant And Howard Staunton in 1843
FIA5398413 Epic Chess Match Between Pierre Saint Amant And Howard Staunton in 1843) Peinture de Jean Henri Marlet (1771-1847) 1843 - Oil on canvas Dim 71x91, 5 cm Private Collection by Marlet

Combat des lutteurs de sumo Umegatan et Sakaigawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniaki (1835-1888)
FIA5409331 Combat des lutteurs de sumo Umegatan et Sakaigawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniaki (1835-1888), 1877 - Wrestling match Umegatan vs Sakaigawa, by Kuniaki II, Utagawa (1835-1888)

Boxing Match Between Cribb (1781-1848) and Molineaux (d
PER205352 Boxing Match Between Cribb (1781-1848) and Molineaux (d.1818) at Thistleton Gap, Rutland, 1811 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Preliminaries, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Preliminaries, 1916

Counted Out, second stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, second stone, 1921

Introducing the Champion, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing the Champion, 1916

A Knockout, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
A Knockout, 1921

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917

Introductions, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introductions, 1921

Between Rounds, large, first stone, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Between Rounds, large, first stone, 1916

The White Hope, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
The White Hope, 1921

Counted Out, first stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, first stone, 1921

Between Rounds, small, second stone, 1923. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Between Rounds, small, second stone, 1923

Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson

Power demonstration
Peter Sticza

The Last Strength
Gunarto Song

Kumite II - hit
Marcel Rebro

Hockey U18_3
Dusan Ignac

Aston Villa v Sunderland Division One September 1st 1952. Jack Stelling watches as Johnny Dixon of Aston Villa heads the ball towards the Aston Villa goal

World heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay and British challenger Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium, North London

Alec Stock Manager of QPR - April 1968 Walking away from injured player Morgan, during the match between Ipswich v QPR

Arsenal v. West Bromwich Albion. November 1980 LF05-15-076 The final score was a two all draw Division One Football

Chelsea v. Newcastle. Chelsea players signing autograph book. 7th February 1921. DM6474

International match at Windsor Park in Belfast England 4 v Northern Ireland 3 Northern Ireland captain Terry Neill and England captain Bobby Moore lwith referee Mr Brittle at the toss up before

Referee Jack Taylor during the Leeds v Norwich City match January 1977

1926 Cup Final at Wembley. Joe Smith (left) of Bolton and McMullan of Man. City shake hands before the match, 24th April 1926

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"Capturing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: The Unsung Heroes - Referees" In the thrilling England soccer match of 1966, amidst roaring cheers and nail-biting tension, a steadfast referee stood as the guardian of fair play. Stepping back in time to 1933, women's boxing took center stage. A courageous referee ensured that every punch thrown was within the bounds of sportsmanship. The legendary Jack Johnson engaged in a fierce boxing match where a vigilant referee maintained order and upheld justice with unwavering determination. Diving into the depths of water polo, referees positioned on either side of the swimming pool ensured that each player adhered to the rules while battling for victory. At Yankee Stadium in 1954, Rocky Marciano defended his heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles. Amidst thunderous applause, an impartial referee oversaw their clash with utmost integrity. Rewinding further to 1909 FA Cup Final, Manchester United triumphed over Bristol City by a narrow margin. The watchful eyes of a diligent referee guaranteed fairness throughout this historic encounter. Traveling back to July 1889 at Richburg, Mississippi witnessed John L. Sullivan delivering a knockout blow to Jake Kilrain during their bare-knuckle fight. It marked an end to Sullivan's illustrious career as he bid farewell under the watchful gaze of an astute referee. George Bellows' iconic lithograph "Dempsey and Firpo" immortalized another memorable moment when Gene Tunney found himself down for what became known as "the famous long count. " A vigilant referee presided over this championship bout etched into sporting history forevermore. Fast-forwarding to modern times brought us Brighton and Hove Albion versus Leeds United in Premier League action. In this electrifying clash between titans, it was up to an unbiased referee to ensure fair play prevailed on that fateful August day in 2022. Even beyond the realm of professional sports, referees play a vital role. Mrs.