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Antique Framed Print : Tommy Capel, Birmingham City
Framed Photos from Birmingham City Football Club
Tommy Capel, Birmingham City
Football League Division One - Arsenal v Birmingham City
Birmingham City FC are a professional football club in Birmingham, England
Media ID 5411498
© S&G and Barratts/EMPICS Sport
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, the intense focus and determination of Tommy Capel, a legendary figure in Birmingham City Football Club's history, are on full display. Taken during a Football League Division One match against Arsenal in the early 1950s, Capel is seen in mid-stride, his eyes fixed on the ball as he charges forward with the tenacity and grit that earned him the nickname "The Birmingham Bulldog". Born in 1923 in the heart of Birmingham, Capel began his football career with his hometown team, making his debut for Birmingham City in 1946. Over the next decade, he would go on to become a key player for the club, helping them to win the Second Division championship in 1950 and reach the FA Cup Final in 1956. Capel's style of play was characterized by his fierce competitiveness and unwavering work ethic. A versatile midfielder, he was known for his ability to win the ball and distribute it effectively to his teammates, as well as his powerful and accurate shooting from distance. But it was his unyielding spirit and refusal to back down from a challenge that truly set him apart. This photograph captures Capel in the prime of his career, at the height of his powers, and embodies the fighting spirit that defined his time at Birmingham City. The image is a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the club's most beloved and iconic players, and a reminder of the passion and dedication that has long fueled the game of football. The photograph is part of the extensive archives of Birmingham City Football Club, and serves as a valuable historical record of the team's rich history and the players who have shaped its identity over the years. It is a reminder of the enduring power of football to inspire and captivate, and the indelible impact that individual players can have on the game and on the fans who follow it.
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