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Referee Collection (#4)

"Capturing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: The Unsung Heroes - Referees" In the thrilling England soccer match of 1966, amidst roaring cheers and nail-biting tension

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Paul Harrison Snooker Referee 30 November 1994 Date: 30 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: Referee Places The White Ball

Referee Places The White Ball Snooker 30 November 1994 Date: 30 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: Jan Verhs

Jan Verhs Snooker Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: John Newton

John Newton Snooker Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: Martin Webb

Martin Webb Snooker Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: Len Ganley

Len Ganley Snooker Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: John Street

John Street Snooker Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

Background imageReferee Collection: John Williams

John Williams Referee 29 November 1994 Date: 29 November 1994

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Referee Wimbledon Championships 2004 Wimbledon Championships 2004 Wimbledon, London, England 24 June 2004 Date: 24 June 2004

Background imageReferee Collection: Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho)

Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho)
7157499 Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy boxing match)

Background imageReferee Collection: Cricket on the College Field, c. 1835 (w / c)

Cricket on the College Field, c. 1835 (w / c)
6201859 Cricket on the College Field, c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

Background imageReferee Collection: red squirrel is holding a british flag

red squirrel is holding a british flag Date: 14-06-2018

Background imageReferee Collection: Eekhoorn; Sciurus vulgaris, Red Squirrel and female bullfinch standing with a tennis court

Eekhoorn; Sciurus vulgaris, Red Squirrel and female bullfinch standing with a tennis court
red squirrel and female bullfinch are standing with a tennis court Date: 13-06-2018

Background imageReferee Collection: red squirrels and bullfinch standing on a tennis court

red squirrels and bullfinch standing on a tennis court
red squirrels and bullfinch are standing on a tennis court Date: 12-06-2018

Background imageReferee Collection: red squirrels standing on a tennis court

red squirrels standing on a tennis court
red squirrels are standing on a tennis court Date: 12-06-2018

Background imageReferee Collection: red squirrels standing with an tennis racket on a court

red squirrels standing with an tennis racket on a court
red squirrels are standing with an tennis racket on a court Date: 12-06-2018

Background imageReferee Collection: The Wrestlers, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho

The Wrestlers, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho
The Wrestlers, ca. 1785

Background imageReferee Collection: Jeu de sugoroku (jeu de societe traditionnel dont le plateau est decore de lutteurs de

Jeu de sugoroku (jeu de societe traditionnel dont le plateau est decore de lutteurs de
FIA5409355 Jeu de sugoroku (jeu de societe traditionnel dont le plateau est decore de lutteurs de sumo et de scene de combat)

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat des lutteurs sumo Shitaky Beya et Hidenoyama. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada

Combat des lutteurs sumo Shitaky Beya et Hidenoyama. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada
FIA5409345 Combat des lutteurs sumo Shitaky Beya et Hidenoyama. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), 1850 - Wrestling match Shitaky Beya vs Hidenoyama, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat de lutteurs de sumo, Tagasugo contre Ayusegawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru

Combat de lutteurs de sumo, Tagasugo contre Ayusegawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru
FIA5409268 Combat de lutteurs de sumo, Tagasugo contre Ayusegawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876), 1866 - Wrestling match Tagasugo vs Ayusegawa, by Kuniteru, Utagawa (1808-1876)

Background imageReferee Collection: Introductions, 1921 (litho)

Introductions, 1921 (litho)
874635 Introductions, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 21.59 x17.78 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Background imageReferee Collection: The Football Game In The Milan Trotter To Win The Royal Medal

The Football Game In The Milan Trotter To Win The Royal Medal, The Final Race Between Milan And Turin (Colour Litho)
2798525 The Football Game In The Milan Trotter To Win The Royal Medal, The Final Race Between Milan And Turin (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageReferee Collection: c. 1880s Japan - sumo wrestlers and referee

c. 1880s Japan - sumo wrestlers and referee
c.1880s Japan - sumo wrestlers and referee

Background imageReferee Collection: Mensuren or Student Members of the Duelling Society in Dresden (litho)

Mensuren or Student Members of the Duelling Society in Dresden (litho)
REY124341 Mensuren or Student Members of the Duelling Society in Dresden (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageReferee Collection: A Four-in-Hand Race at the Five Bells Tavern, New Cross (oil on canvas)

A Four-in-Hand Race at the Five Bells Tavern, New Cross (oil on canvas)
BOU203138 A Four-in-Hand Race at the Five Bells Tavern, New Cross (oil on canvas) by Jones, Herbert (fl.1855-1885); 30.5x61 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Background imageReferee Collection: Sumo wrestlers, c. 1870-80 (albumen print)

Sumo wrestlers, c. 1870-80 (albumen print)
ALI164531 Sumo wrestlers, c.1870-80 (albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 20.5x25.5 cm; Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shiranui et Jimmaku. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)

Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shiranui et Jimmaku. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
FIA5409347 Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shiranui et Jimmaku. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), vers 1860 - Wrestling match Shiranui vs Jimmaku, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865)

Background imageReferee Collection: Portrait du lutteur de sumo Kidomaru, age de 11 ans. Estampe de Kuniaki II

Portrait du lutteur de sumo Kidomaru, age de 11 ans. Estampe de Kuniaki II
FIA5409288 Portrait du lutteur de sumo Kidomaru, age de 11 ans. Estampe de Kuniaki II, Utagawa (1835-1888), 1880 - Sumo wrestler Kidomaru, at the age of 11, by Kuniaki II, Utagawa (1835-1888)

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shakaigawa et Ayasemawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru

Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shakaigawa et Ayasemawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru
FIA5409302 Combat des lutteurs de sumo Shakaigawa et Ayasemawa. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876), 1873 - Wrestling match Shakaigawa vs Ayasemawa, by Kuniteru, Utagawa (1808-1876)

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865

Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865
FIA5409299 Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Sumo Wrestlers in Action, by Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865). Colour woodcut. Dimension : 37, 5x26 cm

Background imageReferee Collection: Kintaro arbitre un combat de lutte entre un singe et un lapin

Kintaro arbitre un combat de lutte entre un singe et un lapin
FIA5409372 Kintaro arbitre un combat de lutte entre un singe et un lapin. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), 1845 - Kintaro, by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861). Colour woodcut, 1845

Background imageReferee Collection: Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876) - Sumo wrestlers

Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876) - Sumo wrestlers
FIA5409361 Combat de lutteurs de sumo. Estampe de Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876) - Sumo wrestlers, by Kuniteru, Utagawa (1808-1876). Colour woodcut

Background imageReferee Collection: John L. Sullivan v. Charlie Mitchell on 10th March, 1888 at Chantilly

John L. Sullivan v. Charlie Mitchell on 10th March, 1888 at Chantilly
PNP379194 John L. Sullivan v. Charlie Mitchell on 10th March, 1888 at Chantilly, France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sullivan (1858-1918)

Background imageReferee Collection: Postcard depicting a caricature of a Spanish footballer (colour litho)

Postcard depicting a caricature of a Spanish footballer (colour litho)
NFM315221 Postcard depicting a caricature of a Spanish footballer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English

Background imageReferee Collection: Boxing match, Jeannette v McVea, Paris, France

Boxing match, Jeannette v McVea, Paris, France
Boxing match, World Colored Heavyweight Championship between Joe Jeannette and Sam McVea, Paris, France, on 17 April 1909. Jeanette won by a knockout in the 49th round. Date: 1909

Background imageReferee Collection: Boxing match, Burns v O Brien, Los Angeles, USA

Boxing match, Burns v O Brien, Los Angeles, USA
Boxing match, World Heavyweight Championship between Tommy Burns and Philadelphia Jack O Brien, in Los Angeles, USA, on 28 November 1906. The match was a draw. Date: 1906

Background imageReferee Collection: Illustration of Ring Rhythm in a boxing match

Illustration of Ring Rhythm in a boxing match (unidentified boxers). circa 1950s

Background imageReferee Collection: John Smyth - Snooker Referee

John Smyth - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageReferee Collection: Len Ganley - Snooker Referee

Len Ganley - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageReferee Collection: John Street - Snooker Referee

John Street - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageReferee Collection: Willie Smith - Snooker Referee

Willie Smith - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageReferee Collection: Alan Chamberlain - Snooker Referee

Alan Chamberlain - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageReferee Collection: Clive Norling - Rugby referee

Clive Norling - Rugby referee Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageReferee Collection: The Rectorial Election at Aberdeen University, the Fight for the Standard in the Quadrangle of

The Rectorial Election at Aberdeen University, the Fight for the Standard in the Quadrangle of Marischal College (litho)
1601223 The Rectorial Election at Aberdeen University, the Fight for the Standard in the Quadrangle of Marischal College (litho) by Wright

Background imageReferee Collection: The Scout magazine Special Football Number

The Scout magazine Special Football Number
Front cover of The Scout magazine, " The Only Official Weekly Organ of the Boy Scouts" featuring a picture of two footballers

Background imageReferee Collection: Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
474361 Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by European School, (17th century); 18.3x11.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Completed in Holland)

Background imageReferee Collection: Fussballspielers Freud un Leid, postcard depicting footballers (colour litho)

Fussballspielers Freud un Leid, postcard depicting footballers (colour litho)
NFM315181 Fussballspielers Freud un Leid, postcard depicting footballers (colour litho) by Kutzer, E. (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester




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"Capturing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: The Unsung Heroes - Referees" In the thrilling England soccer match of 1966, amidst roaring cheers and nail-biting tension, a steadfast referee stood as the guardian of fair play. Stepping back in time to 1933, women's boxing took center stage. A courageous referee ensured that every punch thrown was within the bounds of sportsmanship. The legendary Jack Johnson engaged in a fierce boxing match where a vigilant referee maintained order and upheld justice with unwavering determination. Diving into the depths of water polo, referees positioned on either side of the swimming pool ensured that each player adhered to the rules while battling for victory. At Yankee Stadium in 1954, Rocky Marciano defended his heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles. Amidst thunderous applause, an impartial referee oversaw their clash with utmost integrity. Rewinding further to 1909 FA Cup Final, Manchester United triumphed over Bristol City by a narrow margin. The watchful eyes of a diligent referee guaranteed fairness throughout this historic encounter. Traveling back to July 1889 at Richburg, Mississippi witnessed John L. Sullivan delivering a knockout blow to Jake Kilrain during their bare-knuckle fight. It marked an end to Sullivan's illustrious career as he bid farewell under the watchful gaze of an astute referee. George Bellows' iconic lithograph "Dempsey and Firpo" immortalized another memorable moment when Gene Tunney found himself down for what became known as "the famous long count. " A vigilant referee presided over this championship bout etched into sporting history forevermore. Fast-forwarding to modern times brought us Brighton and Hove Albion versus Leeds United in Premier League action. In this electrifying clash between titans, it was up to an unbiased referee to ensure fair play prevailed on that fateful August day in 2022. Even beyond the realm of professional sports, referees play a vital role. Mrs.