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Bristol Rovers v Swansea Town, Division 2. Swansea goalkeeper King collects the ball
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Bristol Rovers v Swansea Town, Division 2. Swansea goalkeeper King collects the ball
Bristol Rovers v Swansea Town, Division 2. Swansea goalkeeper King collects the ball from Rovers centre forward, Ward, as he rushes in. 26th December 1957
Curley Edwards
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Bristol
England
J8064
Media ID 21673600
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1950s, a time when football matches were fierce battles fought on frozen pitches. The image captures a pivotal moment in the Division 2 clash between Bristol Rovers and Swansea Town on Boxing Day, December 26th, 1957. The focus of the frame is Swansea's agile goalkeeper, King, as he fearlessly collects the ball from an incoming rush by Rovers' center forward Ward. His determination and skill are evident in his poised stance and unwavering gaze. The bitter winter cold is palpable as players battle against icy winds that whip through their jerseys. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of sport in its purest form - two teams locked in an intense struggle for victory. It serves as a reminder of how football has always been more than just a game; it is a testament to human resilience and passion. Curley Edwards expertly captures this historic moment with his keen eye for detail and composition. Through his lens, we witness not only an action-packed match but also glimpse into an era long gone – where football was played with grit and determination amidst challenging conditions. This photograph transports us back to a time when sporting heroes were born on frosty fields like these - forever etching their names into history books while inspiring generations to come.
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