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Scotlands top lady footballers will leave their Captain on the touchline when they
Scotlands top lady footballers will leave their Captain on the touchline when they run on to the field for their most important match of the season. Mrs Elsie Cook, 25, centre half with Lees Ladies is expecting a baby in six weeks time. And last night officials organising the big game against Southampton at Burton upon Trent were wondering is Elsie, from Stewarton, Ayrshire, the first footballer ever to miss a Cup Final because of pregnancy?. 4th May 1972
James Robertson
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Stewarton
Scotland
DM 72 5384
Media ID 21914160
© Mirrorpix
Laundry Pregnancy Pregnant Scotland Washing 1972
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
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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.
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Scotland's Top Lady Footballers Make History as Captain Takes a Break
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from 1972, Scotland's finest female footballers are about to embark on their most crucial match of the season. However, there is one notable absence on the field – their esteemed captain, Mrs Elsie Cook. At just 25 years old and playing as centre half for Lees Ladies, Elsie is expecting her first child in a mere six weeks. The image captures the moment when officials organizing the highly anticipated game against Southampton at Burton upon Trent pondered an intriguing question: could Elsie be the first-ever footballer to miss a Cup Final due to pregnancy? This unprecedented situation has left both fans and sports enthusiasts wondering about the impact it may have on future competitions. Elsie Cook's dedication to both her team and family shines through in this photograph. As she stands confidently on the touchline, her determination remains unwavering despite being unable to participate physically. Her presence serves as a reminder that women can excel not only in sport but also in motherhood. This nostalgic snapshot transports us back to an era when women's participation in football was still met with skepticism. It symbolizes progress and challenges traditional gender roles within sports. James Robertson skillfully captures this historic moment with his lens, immortalizing not only Elsie Cook but also paving the way for future generations of female athletes seeking equality and recognition in their chosen fields.
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