Sportswear Collection (page 6)

England Football Players training before World Cup May 1970 L-R (holding legs) Brian Labone Peter Bonetti Peter Shilton and Alan Mullery (hands on floor)

England Football Team Playing Cards July 1966 Bobby Charlton hold a full house in a game of cards with team mates, l-r Peter Bonetti, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Bobby Moore Gambling

Brazils team manager in the 1966 World cup Vicente Feola talks with Sunday Mirror sports columnist Sam Leitch about the forthcoming World Cup in England that takes place in 1966

Bobby Charlton of England and Eusebio Portugal after the World Cup Semi Final in 1966. 26th July 1966

World Cup Football 1966 England v Uruguay Englands goalkeeper Gordon Banks with his head in his hands © Mirrorpix 1960s

World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. England 4 West Germany 2after extra time. Nobby Stiles of England turns on the ball watched by Wolfgang Overath

Football World Cup 1974 Brazil 0 Holland 2 at Dortmund Rivelino heads the ball for Brazil

World Cup Quarter Final match at the Stadio San Paolo, Naples. England 3 v Cameroon 2 after extra time. David Platt with no shirt on celebrates with Gary Lineker

Football World Cup Final 1974 West Germany 2 Holland 1 at Munich Franz Beckenbauer of West Germany

World Cup Quarter Final 1970 at Leon England team resting before playing extra time. Germany drew level to force extra time after England were 2-0 up

Cliff Richard singer actor launches his Wembley Concerts at the Stadium in London. February 1989

Jack Charlton (R) on ground about to be kicked by an Argentinian Player

World Cup 1990 Quarter final England 3 Cameroon 2 at Naples Cameroon goal scorer Emmanuel Kunde celebrates

World Cup Final 1966 England beat West Germany 4-2 Y2K Football weby DTGU2

Gordon Banks dives to save the ball. Also in the penalty area watching from left to right are Jackie Charlton, Ray Wilson, George Cohen and Martin Peters Football July 1966 © Mirrorpix

Jimmy Greaves along with members of the England World Cup team meet Sean Connery during a visit to Pinewood film studios the home of the UK film industry

England World Cup Football Team Playing Cards July 1966 Roger Hunt, Geoff Hurst, Nobby Stiles and Alan Ball play cards for money on the team coach Gambling

World Cup Banquet July 1966 Alf Ramsey attends the banquet held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London

Cassius Clay watches the crowds arrive at Wembley Stadium for the World Cup final 1966, England v West Germany Before his August title fight against Brain London Boxing, 1960s

International Football July 1966 Brazil v Portugal World Cup 1966 Group Phase Eusebio scores

World Cup Semi Final1970 Brazil 3 Uruguay 1 Jalisco, Guadalajara Pele curled up in pain after a rough challenge Mexico

World Cup 1974 Scotland v Brazil Referee Van Gemert has a word with Jardine, Bremner watches © mirrorpix

World Cup Semi Final 1970 Mexico City, Azteca Italy 4 W. Germany 3 after extra time Azteca Stadium, Mexico City Italian keeper Enrico Albertosi, stretches make a save. Mexico

World Cup 1974 Sweden 3 Uruguay 0 Ronnie Hellstrom, (right) Ralf Edstrom (centre) and Roland Sandberg after the finl whistle. 23/06/74 Rheinstadion, Dusseldorf Germany

World Cup Semi Final1970 Italy 4 W. Germany 3 after extra time Azteca Stadium, Mexico City Enrico Albertosi (1), Gianni Rivera (14) and Mario Bertini (10) look on as West Germany Score Mexico

Opening Match World Cup 1970 Group A Mexico 0 USSR 0 Azteca Stadium, Mexico City Albert Shesterniev(red shirt) watches as Javier Fragoso (green shirt) leaps into a bicycle kick. Mexico

World Cup 1990 Semi-Final England 1 West Germany 1 West Germany won 4-3 on penalties in Turin July 1990 Paul Gascoigne booked by Referee

World Cup 1974 Group B West germany 1 Poland 0 Wolfgang Overath (white) takes a shot Waldstadion, Frankfurt

Gary Lineker with the England World Cup squad in training in Mexico May 1986

Scotland v Zaire during Football World Cup finals 1974 Peter Lorimer in action football match June 1974 1970s © Mirrorpix

World Cup 1974 Group B West Germany v Poland Firemen and officials work on the water logged pitch before the game. Waldstadion, Frankfurt Germany

World Cup 1974 Italy 3 Haiti 1 Henry Francillon (Haiti goalkeeper) Olympiastadion(mun), Munchen Germany

World Cup 1970 Peru keeper luis Rubinos makes a save in training for quarter finals. Mexico

World Cup 1974 3rd place play off Brazil 0 Poland 1 Kazimierz Deyna evades a challenge from Carpeggiani Olympiastadion(mun), Munchen

World Cup 1974 Group 4 Italy 3 Haiti 1 Henry Francillon (haiti) makes a save Olympiastadion(mun), Munchen

World Cup 1974 West Germany 1 Poland 0 Jerzy Gorgon (6) boots the ball in a 50-50 challenge with Rainer Bonhof Waldstadion, Frankfurt

World Cup 1974 Argentina Hugo Ayala

England World Cup squad in training Mexico 1970 1970s Football © Mirrorpix Mexico

World Cup 1974 Poland 1 Brazil 0 Kazimierz Deyna (red) beats Paulo Cesar with a bit of smooth ball control. Olympiastadion(mun), Munchen Germany

World Cup 1970 Group C England 1 Czechoslovakia 0 Jalisco, Guadalajara Englands Colin Bell (Blue) leaps over a Czech tackle Mexico

World Cup 1974 3rd place play off Poland 1 Brazil 0 Grzegorz Lato scores for poland Germany

Brazil v Scotland during Football World Cup 1974 Denny Dalglish (no. 8) in action. kicking the ball falling football match June 1974 1970s © Mirrorpix

World cup 1970 Group C Jalisco, Guadalajara A crowd of Brazil fans celebrate the Brazils 1-0 win over England Mexico

Word Cup 1974 East Germany v Holland Johannes Rep 30/06/74 © mirrorpix cl11, 213/7 worldcupcollection2006 wcc74

World Cup 1970 Group C Brazil 4 Czechoslovakia 1 Jalisco, Guadalajara Tostao of Brazil(yellow) shoots past Andrej Kvasnak Mexico

World Cup Final 1970 Brazil 4 Italy 1 Azteca Stadium, Mexico City A Brazilian supporter waves a giant flag in celebration after the final whistle. Mexico

World Cup Bulgaria versus Hungary 20th July 1966 Hungarian and Bulgarian players argue after Davidov (no 20 Bulgaria) kicks the Hungarian goal keeper in the head

World Cup Quarter Final West Germany versus Uruguay 24th July 1966 Haller of Germany turns with one arm raised to be congratulated by his team mate after scoring their fourth goal Varley staff m/c

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"Sportswear: A Journey Through Time and Passion" From the iconic moment when Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchanged shirts after the World Cup Group C, to the historic 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium where England triumphed over West Germany, it has always been intertwined with unforgettable sporting moments. As early as September 1899, Sheffield United Football Club showcased their team's spirit through a program that proudly displayed their distinctive sportswear. And in 1890, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club followed suit, leaving an indelible mark on football fashion. But it wasn't just football that embraced sportswear's allure. The world of winter sports also found its perfect match in stylish attire. Advertisements from as far back as c1910 enticed adventure seekers to Arlberg, Austria with promises of thrilling experiences clad in fashionable skiwear. In more recent history, the World Cup of 1998 saw Scotland clash against Brazil in Group A. Colin Hendry donned his nation's colors while facing off against formidable opponents – a testament to how they are unite nations under one banner. Even beyond traditional sports, sportswear made its presence felt. Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy faced up to fellow British wrestler Martin in outfits that exuded power and strength. Fashion brands like Burberry and Dickins & Jones recognized the allure of winter sports and crafted exquisite outfits for skiing enthusiasts during the early decades of the twentieth century. These adverts captured both elegance and functionality – essential qualities for any athlete braving snowy slopes. Through these snapshots from history, we witness how sportswear evolved alongside our love for sports. From humble beginnings on football fields to international tournaments and even unconventional arenas like wrestling rings or horse racing tracks - every occasion called for appropriate attire that reflected dedication and passion towards athletic pursuits. So whether you're cheering from stadium seats or conquering the slopes, sportswear remains a symbol of our collective sporting spirit.