Sportsman Collection (page 8)

Launcelot and Maroon, c1840s, (1911). Launcelot (1837-1861) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1840

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. Artist: London News Agency
Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. The Prime Minister being introduced to the players by England captain Eddie Hapgood before a wartime international

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. Artist: Barratts Photo Press Ltd
Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. A left back, Hapgood (1908-1973) was Arsenals captain from 1933

Horseracing, 1888. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
Horseracing, 1888. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Comic postcard, Our Demon Bowler Date: 20th century

A G Pawson - Captain of Oxford University Cricket Team for the 1910 Varisty match against Cambridge. Date: 1910

Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe, cricketers, coming out to bat. They formed an opening partnership for the England team between 1924 and 1930. circa 1920s

R Es Wyatt, Warwickshire County and England cricketer. Date: 1934

Henry Pearce, The Game Chicken, boxer
Henry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken), boxer

Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)

Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Danahar or Danaher, boxer
A boxer named Danahar or Danaher (there were several), seen here in what appears to be a turn of the century studio photo with painted backdrop, and a trophy on the right. Date: circa 1900

Charlie Hardcastle, English boxer
Charlie Hardcastle (1894-1960), English featherweight boxer Date: circa 1910s

Rock Musicians
Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Elton John - Rock Musicians

Tom Hickman, boxer, nicknamed The Gasman

Tom Cannon, boxer, nicknamed The Great Gun of Windsor

Roman boxing scene and three types of Cestus

Henry Pearce and John Gully, boxers
Henry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken) and John Gully, boxers

Jem Mace and Sam Langford, boxers of different generations

Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in boxing match
Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in a boxing match

Preston North End Football Team: Tait, Trainer, Holmes, Houghton, Sharp, Sanders, Orr, Barton, Henderson, Pearce, Brown, Cunningham, Blythe. 1890s

Cardiff Rugby Team: Dobson, Elliot, Elsey, Phillips, Lewis, Mills, Morgan, Hill, Davies, Pearson, Sweet-Escott, Cravos, Emery, Biggs, Thomas, Biggs. 1890s

Tiger Jack'Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxer
Tiger Jack Smith (James Addis) (1875-1931), British heavyweight boxer from Merthyr Tydfil. Addis fought James Gunner Moir for the Heavyweight Championship of England in February 1907

Muhammad Ali visiting Heckfield, Hampshire. Pictured, outside the New Inn pub, Muhammad Ali meets with local children, a large number of them have gathered for a glimpse of the superstar. August 1977

Duke McKenzie, MBE, born 5 May 1963 is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1998. He is a three-weight world champion

Muhammad Ali seen here at the Royal Albert Hall for the Joe Bugner vs Albert Lovell fight. 3rd December 1974

Arthur Ashe with the Wimbledon trophy after he beat the defending champion Jimmy Connors in four sets 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4. 5th July 1975

Fred Perry (right) walks out onto the centre court with his opponent Jack Crawford (left) of Australia for the 1934 Mens Wimbledon Final

Fred Perry (GB) shakes hands with his opponent George Lott (USA at the Wimbledon Mens Quarterfinals 1934 Fred Perry won 6-4 2-6 7-5 10-8 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935)

Fred Perry (GB) stretches high to reach the ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, against Marcel Rainville from Canada. Perry won the match 6-1, 6-1, 6-3

Singer Tony Bennett (right) chatting to his opponent, Pancho Gonzales at the Albert Hall. February 1972

Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 - February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player Ashe, an African American

John Curry, the former European figure skating champion, arrives at Solihull Ice Rink, where he hopes to pass on a few tips to promising youngsters. 10th June 1988

Jockey Paddy Farrell is thrown from his horse Border Flight at the 15th fence of the Aintree Grand National. Farrell broke his back in the accident and was confined to a wheelchair. 21st March 1964

Champion Jockey Tim Brookshaw does the morning rounds at his Tern Hill, Shropshire, Farm in his wheelchair with his wife Joan. 19th March 1964

Freddie Trueman at the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield, to take part in the opening ceremony. He declared open the Sportsmans bar, and is seen with left

Khadzhimukan Munaitpasov, Kazakh wrestler
Khadzhimukan Munaitpasov (Kazhymukan/Hadjimukan Munaytpasov, Qajymuqan Munaitpasuly, 1871-1948), Kazakh wrestler, repeated World Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling (from 1910 onwards)

Cricket Match in Mary-Le-Bone Fields, 1748, (1947). Creator: Charles Grignion
Cricket Match in Mary-Le-Bone Fields, 1748, (1947). Men playing cricket at Marylebone Fields, (now part of the City of Westminster, London). This is the earliest known depiction of a cricket match

Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Athlete Antique Lancant Le Disque. Ancient Greek naked discus-thrower, after a detail on a Panathenaic vase of the 5th century BC

The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)... First World War, January 1915, (c1920)
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)

The Master Jack Hobbs - Surrey and England Cricketer
The Master Jack Hobbs (1882-1963) - Surrey and England Cricketer - advertising card for Force cricket bats. Universally regarded by experts as one of the greatest batsmen in the entire history of

The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon into the weighing enclosure at Epsom after the race, (1901). The Prince of Wales leads his horse as spectators cheer

Captain G Middleton, late 19th century, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Captain G Middleton, late 19th century, (1911). Portrait of British horseman William George Bay Middleton (1846-1892), equerry to John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Male spectators at a cricket match at the Oval cricket ground in Lambeth, south London

Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Thomas Lord opened his first ground in Marylebone, London, in May 1787. In 1814 the ground moved to its current site in St Johns Wood

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: A Glimpse into Sporting Legends" The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, stands tall and proud, a testament to the strength and resilience of athletes throughout history. Sonny Liston's fierce determination in the boxing ring made him an iconic figure in the world of sports, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire aspiring fighters today. William Matthews, champion Cornish wrestler in 1911, exemplifies the power and skill required to conquer opponents on the wrestling mat with grace and precision. Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler from the early 1880s, showcases not only his physical prowess but also his unwavering dedication to perfecting his craft. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham in 1899 captures a moment frozen in time when these talented cricketers showcased their teamwork and passion for their beloved sport. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 serves as a reminder of his indomitable spirit inside and outside the ring—a true symbol of courage amidst adversity. Transport yourself back to Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914 through this captivating jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers immersed in their game—an ode to perseverance on every swing. Witnessing a cricket match unfold at Lord's Cricket Ground in London during 1912 evokes nostalgia for an era where gentlemen's sportsmanship reigned supreme—where camaraderie was valued above all else. Spy's artistic depiction of Yorkshire Cricket team members from 1892 immortalizes these players who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to their craft while representing their county with pride. Billy Bancroft's name echoes through rugby history as he proudly represented Wales internationally—a shining example of how one man can unite nations through sporting excellence.