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League match - Everton vs. Blackburn Rovers, 1893
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League match - Everton vs. Blackburn Rovers, 1893
Page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, depicting scenes from a league match between Everton and Blackburn Rovers at Liverpool. One picture depicts the referee stopping the game to admonish the players, naother shows a splendid save by Williams. Bottom right shows Stewart throwing into the goal mouth from the touch line. Date: 1893
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1893 Ball Blackburn Everton Football Footballers Goal League Liverpool Match Players Referee Rovers Save Stewart Throw Throwing Williams Southworth
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Step Back in Time: A Captivating Moment from the 1893 Everton vs. Blackburn Rovers League Match This image taken from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News transports us back to the 1893 League match between Everton and Blackburn Rovers, held in the bustling city of Liverpool. The photograph, a fascinating glimpse into the early days of football, showcases three distinct scenes from the game. In the first scene, the referee, with an authoritative stance, halts the game to reprimand the players for an infringement. The intense expression on his face and the animated reactions of the players suggest a heated moment in the match. The Victorian era's influence is evident in the referee's formal attire and the players' traditional football kit. The second scene captures the brilliance of goalkeeper Williams as he makes a splendid save, denying Blackburn Rovers a potential goal. The determination etched on Williams' face and the concentration of the opposing player as he attempts to score underscore the intensity and skill required in the game during this era. Lastly, in the bottom right corner, we see Stewart, a player from Everton, throwing the ball into the goalmouth from the touchline. The image evokes the sense of anticipation and excitement as the crowd watches, waiting to see if the team will score. This photograph offers a unique insight into the history of football during the 19th century, providing a snapshot of the sport's rich heritage and the passion it evoked even in its early days.
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