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Framed Print : An unemployed building workers mother bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket
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An unemployed building workers mother bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket
An unemployed building workers mother bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket - and scored a £ 14, 300 win.
Yesterday, Mrs Elizabeth Wallace, widow aged 81, broke the good news to 40 year old Robert Wallace - over the phone to America.
He & his american born wife Lillian are currently on holiday in Kansas, with their two year old twin daughers
Wright
Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Scotland
Media ID 21555937
© Mirrorpix
Celebrating Holding Thumbs Up Ticket Winners
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Bring a piece of heartwarming football history into your home with our exclusive framed print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the inspiring moment when an unemployed building worker's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace, bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket – and watched in amazement as he scored a stunning £14,300 win. This iconic image by Wright captures the spirit of hope and determination, making it a must-have for any football or inspirational art collection. Order your framed print today and let this uplifting story serve as a daily reminder of the power of perseverance and the magic of the beautiful game.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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.
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Unemployment Couldn't Stop Their Luck - A Heartwarming Tale of Triumph
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Wright, we witness a moment of sheer joy and celebration. Meet the winners - Robert Wallace, a hardworking unemployed building worker, and his loving mother, Mrs Elizabeth Wallace. Against all odds, she decided to purchase her son a Rangers Pools ticket that would change their lives forever. The year was 1970s when fate smiled upon them. With an incredible stroke of luck, their humble investment turned into a staggering £14,300 win! The news reached Robert while he was on holiday in Kansas with his American-born wife Lillian and their adorable two-year-old twin daughters. As Mrs Wallace broke the life-changing news over the phone from Scotland to America, emotions ran high across continents. In this heartwarming image of winners celebrating together, you can see Robert's beaming smile as he proudly holds up the winning ticket - a symbol of hope amidst challenging times. This photograph is not just about financial success; it represents resilience and unwavering support within family bonds. It serves as a reminder that even during difficult circumstances like unemployment, miracles can happen when love and determination intertwine. Let this inspiring snapshot from Memory Lane Prints remind us all that sometimes life surprises us with unexpected victories – ones that bring smiles to our faces and restore faith in brighter days ahead.
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