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North Midlands XV - 1949 / 50
Rugby Union - 1949 / 1950 season - North Midlands XV vs. International Scorers XV
The North Midlands XV team group before the game at Villa Park on 19/4/50.
Back (left to right): J. E. Collins (touch-judge), K. Freeborn, R. O. Taylor, J. W. Dudley, J. P. Kearns, T. Pearce (referee), A. R. Corley, A. J. Jacombs, D. D. Greville, R. Woodward (touch-judge).
Front: E. Rossiter (Moseley), R. E. Watkins, B. J. Hazel (Scotland), R. I. Scorer, G. P. Vaughan (Cambridge), R. J. Carter, L. Morgan.
Ground: A. Edge and Micky Steele-Bodger (England and Cambridge)
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Media ID 6913813
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's collection. Featuring the North Midlands XV team before the game against International Scorers XV in the 1949/50 rugby union season, this vintage photograph captures the spirit of the game in an era gone by. Taken at Villa Park on 19th April 1950, this classic image by Colorsport / Wilkes from Colorsport Images is a must-have for any rugby enthusiast or history buff. Bring the nostalgia of the past into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece of sports history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
This print captures the North Midlands XV team group before their highly anticipated match against the International Scorers XV during the 1949/1950 Rugby Union season. The historic moment was immortalized at Villa Park on April 19th, 1950. In this remarkable snapshot, we witness a formidable lineup of players standing tall and proud. From left to right in the back row, we have J. E. Collins as touch-judge, followed by K. Freeborn, R. O. Taylor, J. W. Dudley, J. P. Kearns, T. Pearce as referee (ensuring fair play), A. R. Corley, A. J Jacombs, D. D Greville and R. Woodward serving as another touch-judge. The front row showcases E. Rossiter from Moseley alongside R. E Watkins, B. J Hazel representing Scotland, R. I Scorer, G. P Vaughan hailing from Cambridge, and finally R. J Carter, L. Morgan completing this powerful assembly of athletes. Notably present in this iconic image are two legendary figures: A Edge and Micky Steele-Bodger who both represented England and Cambridge University with great distinction throughout their careers. As we delve into this piece of sporting history captured by Colorsport Images/Wilkes Photography, it is impossible not to be captivated by the camaraderie emanating from these determined individuals united under one banner - North Midlands XV. Their unwavering dedication to rugby union shines through every pixel of this timeless photograph
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