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Poster Print : Field Marshall Montgomery greets the teams before the 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final
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Field Marshall Montgomery greets the teams before the 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final
Football - 1955 FA Amateur Cup - Bishop Auckland 2 Hendon 0
Bishop Auckland captain John Bob Hardisty (Bishop Auckland) is indroduced to Field Marshall Montgomery before the kick off at Wembley. Left is Arthur Drewry (Chairman of the Football Association, Director at Grimsby Town, and President of FIFA from 1956 to 1961).
Hartisty played six games for Darlington and played for Manchester United Reserves after Munich and later coached there. He also played in three Olympics for Great Britain in 1948, 1952, 1956
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Media ID 5950755
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with this historic moment captured in the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. Featuring the iconic image of Field Marshal Montgomery greeting the teams before the 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final between Bishop Auckland and Hendon at Wembley Stadium. Witness the excitement and tension as Bishop Auckland captain John Bob Hardisty is introduced to the esteemed Field Marshal Montgomery before the kick-off. This vintage football poster, brought to you by Colorsport Images, is a must-have for any football or history enthusiast's collection. Order now and relive the magic of the past with this high-quality print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this iconic photograph, Field Marshall Montgomery extends a warm welcome to the teams participating in the highly anticipated 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as Bishop Auckland captain, John Bob Hardisty, is introduced to the distinguished figurehead before kick-off at Wembley Stadium. Standing alongside them is Arthur Drewry, Chairman of the Football Association and Director at Grimsby Town, who would later become President of FIFA from 1956 to 1961. Hardisty's impressive football career saw him play six games for Darlington and even donned the jersey for Manchester United Reserves following their tragic Munich incident. Notably, he represented Great Britain in three consecutive Olympics (1948,1952, and 1956), showcasing his exceptional skills on an international stage. This image captures not only a significant moment in sporting history but also highlights the intersection between military prowess and amateur sportsmanship. As Field Marshall Montgomery engages with these talented athletes, we witness how sport can unite individuals from diverse backgrounds under one common passion - football. Colorsport Images has masterfully preserved this snapshot of camaraderie and respect between legendary figures within both military and sporting realms.
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