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Stoke v West Ham, league match, Saturday 23rd March 1957
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Stoke v West Ham, league match, Saturday 23rd March 1957
Stoke v West Ham, league match, Saturday 23rd March 1957.
Final score:
Stoke 0-1 West Ham
Gregory, West Ham goalkeeper, groans as he watches the ball after it had beaten him and is on its way to the goal, but... it just missed
Joe Bottomley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21617771
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Capturing the intensity of a league match from the 1950s, this print takes us back to Stoke v West Ham on Saturday 23rd March 1957. The final score was a close one, with West Ham emerging victorious at 1-0. In this particular moment frozen in time, we witness Gregory, the goalkeeper for West Ham, groaning in frustration as he watches the ball sail past him towards the goal. However, fate intervened and it narrowly missed its mark. This image encapsulates the raw emotions that define football - anticipation, hope, and disappointment all rolled into one frame. The black and white aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this historic snapshot from sporting history. As we delve into our memory lane through this remarkable print by Joe Bottomley, we are transported to a different era of football where players wore baggy shorts and leather boots. It serves as a reminder of how far the sport has come while honoring its rich heritage. Whether you're a fan of Stoke City or West Ham United or simply appreciate vintage sports photography, this piece is sure to evoke fond memories and spark conversations about legendary matches gone by.
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