Shorts Collection (#6)

Watch out fans, World Cup Louis is kitted up and ready for action. Louis is a chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo. 15th June 1982

Billed as the worlds most beautiful football match, The Lumley Lovers v. The Robinson Ravers, 22 models, wearing Hot Pants will battle out a Charity match at the Stadium, Hurlingham Park, London

Elton John arriving at Heathrow Airport from Antigua. 20th August 1981

PRINCESS DIANA ARRIVING AT THE CHELSEA HARBOUR CLUB WEARING HER TRAINING KIT OF BLUE SWEATSHIRT AND WHITE CYCLING SHORTS AND SUNGLASSES - 18/11/1995 COPYRIGHT EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS/STAFF +44 (0)

Lady Diana look-a-like Sharon Day models Bermuda shorts, a copy of the Royal honeymoon outfit. 7th September 1981

Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat "Whitley and Bayswater"
Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat " Whitley and Bayswater" painting a cabin block decoration. When the boats are laid up

Television Presenter Carol Vorderman posing with her book Dirty, Loud and Brilliant. Photo taken 30th August 1988

Women wearing fashionable clothes at Dundas Arcade, Middlesbrough. 1973

Angus Young from the rock group ACDC. Picture taken 20th January 1986

A model wearing a jumper and shorts, posing on a rocking horse. 1954

Cliff Curvis and Bang Bang Womber (Danny Womber) at the weigh on for their fight at Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff. On the left is Dr

Spandau Ballet, music group, have been in the Bahamas for the last two weeks, recording their next album (True), and taking whatever time allows, to relax and enjoy the local surroundings

England V Australia 1954 4th Test Match Headingley Leeds. A small boy outside the Yorkshire Cricket Club in Headingley takes a quick peek under the great wooden doors to see how England are fairing

Harry Ibbotson of Fermain Bay in Guernsey on his paddle boat with his two Alsatian dogs. 10th August 1953

Bernard Manning shows off his Manchester City Kit. 9th September 1993

Rock group Queen performing on stage rehearsals for Live Aid at the Shaw Theatre, Euston. 10th July 1985

Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London Stadium. 10th May 1970

England footballer Bryan Robson in relaxed mood with his wife Denise at the teams base in Sardinia before the World Cup tournament in Italy. 31st May 1990

Cliff Richard singer and actor in concert on stage in Wembley. June 1989

Rivelino Brazilian footballer playing in the World Cup against Poland in 1974 msi

Kevin Kennedy the actor from Coronation Street playing as goalkeeper in friendly football match. October 1989

World Cup 1974 Holland v Argentina referee Bob Davidson of Scotland books Perfumo of Argentina worldcupcollection2006 wcc74 © mirrorpix

Paris Fashion "Shorts and the French Girl"feature by Mirror photographer
Paris Fashion " Shorts and the French Girl" feature by Mirror photographer Doreen Spooner Florence Fossorier aged 19 in her own clothes wearing hotpants and a black top

Paris Fashion "Shorts and the French Girl"Model wearing black hotpants
Paris Fashion " Shorts and the French Girl" Model wearing black hotpants and knee high boots tucking her hair behind her ear

Maria Sharkey 1971, 17 years old modelling a pair of red satin shorts

British model Vicki Hodge wearing a mini dress combined with flared shorts January 1971

Former French football player Just Fontaine, pictured holding the Golden Ball award, which he received for scoring the highest number of goals in the 1958 World Cup Finals - 13 goals as he poses with

Manchester United footballer Mark Hughes poses in the Daily Mirror Studios, Manchester, 4th February 1986

SHEER FASHION, WORDS BY FIONA BLACK

Joe Jordan Scotland football player June 1974 Misses chance against goalkeeper Maric of Yugoslavia World Cup 1974 match Frankfurt West Germany azsport

Rivelino Brazil 1974 World Cup Brazil Poland footnall

Kevin Keegan models a suit and the latest 1970s fashion with model wearing hotpants and a jumper 1978

Actress Carole Ann Ford (17) who, as the character Susan, played the first companion role in the science fiction television programme Doctor Who August 1957

Actress Barbara Windsor at the age of 19 August 1956

George Best football goes jogging on a beach in California

George Best with kids from a Childrens Home pictured outside the home and Imperial Hotel. January 1970 70-0704-001

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly plays five a side football with some of his players during a training session at Weybridge in preparation for the FA Cup final the following day

Jo Howard model wearing shorts & halter top outfit, pictured March 1973. a.k.a. Jo Wood

A model poses in the latest Keep-fit exercise wear

Beechcraft A65 QueenAir G-AROU (msn LC-114) of Shorts, at the 1963 Biggin Hil International Air Fair. Date: 1963

Women wearing shorts, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Women wearing shorts, 1930, (1933). With the craze for hiking - an American term for going on a fairly long walk brought over by the Talkies - shorts came into popularity

Swimming pool at Anse Cocos with woman in bikini lying in turquoise water of natural pool at Anse Cocos Beach protected by rock formations, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia, 1927, 1937. Creator: Unknown
At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia: The King gives the Scout Handshake, 1927, 1937. His Royal Highness The Duke of York 1920-1936 became King George VI on 11 December

Johnny King, British boxer, 1938. Johnny King (1912-1963) fought a remarkable 225 times at flyweight and later, bantamweight, winning 149 times with 49 losses and 14 draws

Jack Doyle, Irish boxer, 1938. Nicknamed the Gorgeous Gael, Doyle (1913-1978) fought Jack Petersen for the British heavyweight title in 1933, but was disqualified for low punches

Eric Boon, British boxer, 1938. Born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, Boon (1919-1981) was known as Boy Boon or the Fen Tiger

Model on the cat walk moddeling Vivienne Westwood designs at a fashion show waspies shorts fur lined boots March 1990

George Best footballer in his hotel in Marbella Spain May1972

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From the football fields of Dulwich Hamlet FC in 1936 to the boxing ring with Sugar Ray Robinson, they have always been a symbol of athleticism and determination. Whether it's the boys watching a brass band or Liverpool FC's iconic team from 1932-1933, these they have witnessed countless moments of sporting glory. Even women broke barriers, as seen in the Bystander cover from 1929 featuring a boxing woman in training. Arthur Ashe, the legendary American tennis player, showcased his skills at Wimbledon in 1975 while donning his trusty shorts. And let's not forget about girls playing bowls in the 1940s or rocking fashionable playsuits during the vibrant era of the 1930s. From Dunfermline Athletic FC to Barnet FC and Millwall Athletic football teams captured together for eternity in group photos - these shorts unite athletes across time and space. Edinburgh Hibernian FC proudly wore their shorts during their successful season around 1922-1923. Through victories and defeats, these humble garments remain an enduring symbol of sportsmanship and camaraderie.