Sportsman Collection (page 3)

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Prince Kinsky on Zoedone, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Prince Kinsky on Zoedone, 1911. Portrait of Karl, 8th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau (1858-1919). Kinsky was Austro-Hungarian attache to Britain

James Cobbett, c1830s. Creator: Unknown
James Cobbett, c1830s. Portrait of English cricketer James Cobbett, (1804-1842), one of the best all round players of his time

Murau, c1908. Private Collection

Tommy Milligan - Scottish welter / middleweight boxer
Boxer Tommy Milligan (1904-1970) - Scottish professional welter/middleweight boxer of the 1920s. Date: 1920s

Mr W Brodrick-Cloete, 1911. William Broderick Cloete (1851- 7 May 1915) was a South African-born British industrialist From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Earl of Ellesmere, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Diamond Jubilee, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Persimmon, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Ormonde, 1883-1904, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Jack Petersen, Welsh boxer, 1938. In 1932 Petersen (1911-1990) won the British light-heavyweight championship by defeating Harry Crossley on points

Jack Allen heads Newcastles first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932. Artist: Graphic Photo Union
Jack Allen heads Newcastles first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932. The Arsenal players are Eddie Hapgood, goalkeeper Frank Moss, Herbie Roberts and George Male

The Head, 1901. Artist: Spy
The Head, 1901. James John Hornby (1826-1909), headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884. He was previously a rower, competing for Oxford University in the Boat Race

Cattistock, 1899. Artist: CG
Cattistock, 1899. John Hargreaves on horseback in hunting clothes. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 30th March 1899

The General, 1881. Artist: Spy
The General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881

Bobby, 1902. Artist: Spy
Bobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England. In a career lasting from 1881 until 1904 he scored 33

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Portrait of Lipton (1848-1931) who created the famous Lipton tea brand and took part in the Americas Cup

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris
Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. First held in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of the five classic English horse races

Charles Wood, English horseracing jockey
Charles Wood (1856-1945), English flat racing jockey. late 19th century

R C Gosling, footballer and cricketer
Robert Cunliffe Gosling (1868-1922), footballer for the Old Etonians, the Corinthians and England. He also played first-class cricket for Cambridge and Essex. 1890s

George T Neilson, Scottish rugby player. He played for Scotland, as well as the West of Scotland FC. He was also a president of the Scottish Rugby Union. 1890s

Caricature of Captain Charles Francis Buller, cricketer
Caricature of Captain Charles Francis Buller (1846-1906), cricketer. 1880

Hwfa Williams
HWFA WILLIAMS sportsman, clerk of the course at Sandown Park Date: circa 1891

Robert Abel, Surrey and England cricketer
Robert (Bobby) Abel, Surrey and England cricketer, nicknamed The Guv nor. Date: 1890s

Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6189
Fencing. Multiple flash exposure image of two fencers during a competition. These fencers are fighting using the sabre, one of the three types of sword used in competition

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

Alec James of Arsenal in the gym
Arsenal player Alec James tries out the Vita Gymno Frame in the Gym at Arsenals Highbury Football Ground

Poster for the Daily Herald - Footballer
A poster for the Daily Herald newspaper, specifically advertising the football column written by Corinthian

S Haigh - Cricketer
Schofield Haigh - Yorkshire cricketer

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

Cambridge Blue 1907
Douglas Stuart dressed for sport in short sleeved vest with pale blue trim & flannel shorts. English sports clothes were to have an increasing influence on fashion

The all-India cricket team of 1911 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Selous, Hunter
Frederick Selous (1851-1917), traveller and hunter in Africa, holds a lion head to show how intrepid a sportsman he is

Baron De Coubertin
BARON DE COUBERTIN French educator and sportsman who revived the Olympic games at a 12-nation conference. President of International Olympic Committee

Veronica Wilson, girlfriend of Freddie Trueman, at the opening of the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield. January 1972 72-00100-002

Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915.

Battling Mantell, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Battling Mantell, between c1910 and c1915. Shows boxer Battling (Barty) Mantell.

Cy. Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Cy. Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Cy Smith (also known as Kid Smith), a lightweight boxer.

Art Fletcher (New York NL) prior to the World Series at the Polo Grounds, NY, 1911 (baseball), 1911.

Arley Wilbur Cooper, pitcher, Columbus, American Association (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Arley Wilbur Cooper, pitcher, Columbus, American Association (baseball), 1912.

Al Demaree, New York AL (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Al Demaree, New York AL (baseball), 1913.

Metropolitan Club Team, Washington, 6/1/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Metropolitan Club Team, Washington, 6/1/12, 1912.

Carl Morris, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Carl Morris, 1911. Shows heavyweight boxer Carl E. Morris (1887-1951).

John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911.

Pfeifer Fullenweider, 1912 NY Giants pitching prospect, Columbia S.C., South Atlantic..., 1912
Pfeifer Fullenweider, 1912 NY Giants pitching prospect, Columbia S.C., South Atlantic League (baseball), 1912.

Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Capt. Thomas [polo], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Thomas [polo], between c1910 and c1915.

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: A Glimpse into Sporting Legends" The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, stands tall and proud, a testament to the strength and resilience of athletes throughout history. Sonny Liston's fierce determination in the boxing ring made him an iconic figure in the world of sports, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire aspiring fighters today. William Matthews, champion Cornish wrestler in 1911, exemplifies the power and skill required to conquer opponents on the wrestling mat with grace and precision. Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler from the early 1880s, showcases not only his physical prowess but also his unwavering dedication to perfecting his craft. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham in 1899 captures a moment frozen in time when these talented cricketers showcased their teamwork and passion for their beloved sport. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 serves as a reminder of his indomitable spirit inside and outside the ring—a true symbol of courage amidst adversity. Transport yourself back to Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914 through this captivating jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers immersed in their game—an ode to perseverance on every swing. Witnessing a cricket match unfold at Lord's Cricket Ground in London during 1912 evokes nostalgia for an era where gentlemen's sportsmanship reigned supreme—where camaraderie was valued above all else. Spy's artistic depiction of Yorkshire Cricket team members from 1892 immortalizes these players who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to their craft while representing their county with pride. Billy Bancroft's name echoes through rugby history as he proudly represented Wales internationally—a shining example of how one man can unite nations through sporting excellence.