Pitch Collection (page 2)

Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas)
XPG443305 Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas) by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Coventry City Football Club - Bobby Gould joins the Sky Blues as manager. 16th May 1983

George Kay and Joe Smith before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 1923, (1935)
George Kay and Joe Smith shake hands before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 28 April 1923, (1935). George Kay (1891-1954), captain of West Ham United

The Pitch At Deepdale Lies In Wait
On a glorious day, PNEs home ground, Deepdale in preparation of an afternoon match. The Invincibles stand can be seen in the background

County Cricket Match in 1939 - a wicket for Gover of Surrey
County Cricket Match at the Oval in 1939 - a wicket has just fallen, caught behind. The bowler appears to be the Surrey player Alf Gover. Date: 1939

Rugby Polo Clubs Tournament at Spring Hill, Rugby Miss Bunty Balding, a clever lady player and Captain Thomas 1931

Madrid versus Roehampton at Roehampton, Argentina versus Quidnuncs Queen Alexandra

Ladies Polo Players at Spring Hill, Rugby Miss Bunty Balding 26 August 1931

Petticoat Lane market trader
A market trader at Petticoat Lane on a Sunday morning, extolling the virtues of his shirts Date: 1945

Pitch Lake - La Brea, Trinidad
The huge Pitch Lake at La Brea, Trinidad - source for the pitch used in road-covering ashphalt. The asphalt from the Lake is of economic value to Trinidad and Tobago

Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho)
BSA408881 Old English Sports and Games: Cricket, 1901 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.5x35.6 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

J. E. Doig (Sunderland) Saving a Goal, (colour litho)
NFM315189 J.E. Doig (Sunderland) Saving a Goal, (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Newcastle 3 - 0 Liverpool Premiership match held at St James Park. 21st November 1993

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Toby Allen / SpecialistStock
ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights match between England and India at Lords on June 14, 2009 in London, England. (England are in the field, India batting) Little London

DON DRYSDALE (1936-1993). American baseball pitcher. As a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, delivering a pitch to Jim Davenport of the San Francisco Giants on the way to recording his fifth

The King with the English cricket team
King George V, accompanied by Lord Cromer, President of the M.C.C and Mr. R.E.S Wyatt, the captain, shakes hands with the English cricke players at Lord s. Left to right are:- Mr. C.F Walters, H

Natural Trumpet on Own
The NATURAL TRUMPET is only half the length of the Horn, consequently its pitch is an octave higher : it is bent in quite a different way

Cricket Player / 1929
A cricket player raises his cap as he retires from the pitch

Rolling the Pitch
Rolling the pitch in preparation for the cricket season in the West Indies

Kigali, Rwanda. An aerial view of the Nyamirambo football stadium

Dode Paskert, Philadelphia, NL (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Dode Paskert, Philadelphia, NL (baseball), c1911. Shows baseball player Dode Paskert at Hilltop Park, New York City.

Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911.

Walt Dickson, New York NL, wearing 1909 road uniform (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Walt Dickson, New York NL, wearing 1909 road uniform (baseball), 1910.

Preston Gibson, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Preston Gibson, c1911.

Wendell - Ex-capt. Harvard, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Wendell - Ex-capt. Harvard, 1913. Shows Harvard University football player Percy Langdon Wendell (1899-1932).

Norman Barr, Penn., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Norman Barr, Penn., between c1910 and c1915.

Babe Ruth (1895-1948) crossing the plate after making his first home run of the season today
BAL144964 Babe Ruth (1895-1948) crossing the plate after making his first home run of the season today, 21st April 1924 (b/w photo); Private Collection

Germany Schaefer, Cleveland AL (baseball), 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Germany Schaefer, Cleveland AL (baseball), 1918. Shows baseball player Germany Schaefer at the Cleveland Indians vs. the New York Yankees game at the Polo Grounds, New York City, May 27, 1918

Goalkeeper
Despird Zhang

Thirsty
Fahmi Bhs

colours and lines (II)
Hans Peter Rank

Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Baseball player

Baseball, professional players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, professional players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Clyde Engle (Likely), Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Clyde Engle (Likely), Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players
Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, 1913

Al Sheer, Right, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Al Sheer, Right, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1913

Al Scheer, Washington Al, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Al Scheer, Washington American League, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1913

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Cleveland Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Cleveland American League (Baseball), 1913

"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington Al, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), c1912-1915
"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington American League, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1912-1915

"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1912-1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1912-1913

"Bullet" Joe Bush, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
"Bullet" Joe Bush, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913
Clyde Milan, Washington American League (Baseball), 1913

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"Pitches: Uniting Sports, Cultures, and Histories" From Fidel Castro's iconic baseball pitches in Cuba to the quaint cricket matches in English villages, the concept of a pitch transcends borders and brings people together. Whether it is the London Stock Exchange's stock jobbers pitching their trades or Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch in 1953, these arenas have witnessed countless moments that shaped history. Sports enthusiasts gather at stadiums like Madejski Stadium or Association Cricket Ground in Perth to witness thrilling matches unfold on meticulously maintained pitches. Even across continents, from Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis to Victorian cricket matches of the 19th century, pitches have become hallowed grounds where dreams are realized and legends are born. Football takes center stage as well; be it Spain's Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid or Ayresome Park Middlesbrough causing "a spot of bother. " The FA Cup Semi Final match at Hillsborough between Leeds United and Manchester United remains etched in memory forever. And who can forget an aerial view of Stamford Bridge football ground nestled amidst the bustling streets of London? Beyond being mere playing surfaces, pitches embody passion, resilience, camaraderie - they encapsulate human emotions. They serve as platforms for athletes to showcase their skills while captivating audiences with every swing of a bat or kick of a ball. Pitches symbolize unity among diverse cultures through shared love for sports. So next time you step onto a pitch - whether it be on grassy fields under sunny skies or floodlit arenas buzzing with excitement - remember that you're partaking in something much greater than just a game. You're stepping into history itself; embracing traditions passed down through generations; becoming part of an intricate tapestry woven by countless athletes before you. In this world full of different languages and customs, let us celebrate how these humble patches transform into sacred spaces where heroes rise above challenges and create everlasting memories – all on the hallowed ground we call a pitch.