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Portsmouth - 1948 / 49 League Champions
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Portsmouth - 1948 / 49 League Champions
Football - First Division 1948 / 1949 - Bolton Wanderers 1 Portsmouth 2 (23/04/1949)
This was the game gave Portsmouth their first League title, as Man United and Newcastle both drew.
Portsmouth Team Group - League Champions
Back row (left to right): Jimmy Scoular, Wally Hindmarsh, Ernie Butler, Jimmy Dickinson, Reginald Flewin, Harry Ferrier.
The photographer has added in the English Football League Championship trophy ( The Lady ).
Front: Peter Harris, Ike Clarke, Douglas Reid, Len Phillips, Jack Froggatt
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This iconic print captures the historic moment when Portsmouth Football Club clinched their first-ever League title in the 1948/49 season. The match against Bolton Wanderers on April 23,1949, proved to be a pivotal one as both Manchester United and Newcastle United drew their respective games, allowing Portsmouth to secure the championship. The image showcases the victorious Portsmouth team group, proudly posing with their well-deserved trophy - The English Football League Championship (affectionately known as "The Lady"). In this photograph, we see the players lined up in two rows. Standing at the back are Jimmy Scoular, Wally Hindmarsh, Ernie Butler, Jimmy Dickinson, Reginald Flewin, and Harry Ferrier. Adding an extra touch of symbolism to this remarkable snapshot is the presence of "The Lady" trophy itself. Expertly added by the photographer from Colorsport Images into this historical composition. It serves as a testament to Portsmouth's triumph and solidifies their place in football history. In front of "The Lady" we find Peter Harris, Ike Clarke, Douglas Reid Len Phillips and Jack Froggatt standing tall with pride etched across their faces. This image encapsulates not only a significant milestone for Portsmouth but also represents dedication teamwork that led them to become champions of England's top-flight division for that memorable season.
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