Jigsaw Puzzle : Football. What it feels to be like keeping goal for the first time. Date: circa 1912
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Football. What it feels to be like keeping goal for the first time. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14140134
© Mary Evans Picture Library / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Feels Football Goal Harry Keeping Rountree What
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Experience the thrill of being a goalkeeper in the early days of football with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle transports you back in time to circa 1912. Immerse yourself in the history and passion of the beautiful game as you piece together this intricately detailed puzzle, savoring the unique feeling of standing between the posts for the very first time. Perfect for football fans and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this engaging puzzle is sure to provide hours of enjoyable challenge and satisfaction.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1912, we witness the intense concentration and raw emotion of Harry Rountree as he keeps goal for the first time in a football match. The historical image transports us back to an era when the beautiful game was still in its infancy, yet already captivating audiences with its passion and excitement. Harry, clad in his heavy woolen jersey and thick-soled boots, stands tall between the goalposts, his eyes fixed intently on the ball as it approaches. The crowd, a sea of hats and scarves, roars in anticipation, their collective breath held as they watch the drama unfold. The crisp autumn leaves swirl around the players, adding to the sense of history being made. The feeling of keeping goal for the first time is a unique experience, a mixture of fear, exhilaration, and determination. Harry's expression encapsulates this cocktail of emotions, his face a mask of focus and resolve. The weight of responsibility rests heavily on his shoulders, but he is undeterred, his every muscle tensed and ready for action. As the ball sails towards him, Harry leaps into the air, his hands outstretched, fingers splayed in a desperate attempt to keep the opposition from scoring. The moment is frozen in time, a snapshot of history that speaks to the enduring power of football to captivate and inspire. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a reminder of the rich history of the game and the raw emotion that lies at its heart. It invites us to reflect on the experiences of players past and present, and to appreciate the timeless appeal of football as a sport that transcends generations and continues to unite people around the world.
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