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Framed Print : Willie Johnston, new West Bromwich Albion signing from Rangers
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Willie Johnston, new West Bromwich Albion signing from Rangers
Willie Johnston, new West Bromwich Albion signing from Rangers, shaking hands with new manager Don Howe at the Hawthorns.
4th December 1972
Bill Ellman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21661169
© Mirrorpix
Handshake Signing Transfer Two People Manager
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This captivating photograph features football legend Willie Johnston shaking hands with new West Bromwich Albion manager Don Howe during his unveiling ceremony on 4th December 1972. A perfect addition to any football fan's collection, this authentic print is expertly framed to preserve and showcase the historic moment when the new West Brom signing from Rangers joined the Hawthorns team. With its rich, vivid colours and high-quality finish, this collectible piece is sure to bring a touch of nostalgia and excitement to your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Bill Ellman, we are transported back to the 1970s, a golden era for football enthusiasts. The image showcases the historic moment when Willie Johnston, an esteemed player from Rangers, made his transition to West Bromwich Albion. As he stands tall and proud in his new team's jersey, Johnston extends his hand towards the newly appointed manager Don Howe at the iconic Hawthorns stadium. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the excitement and anticipation surrounding this significant transfer. Both men exude confidence and determination as they engage in a firm handshake that symbolizes their shared commitment to success on the field. It is evident that this encounter marks not only a professional alliance but also signifies mutual respect between two individuals who understand each other's passion for the sport. The black-and-white composition adds a timeless quality to this remarkable snapshot of football history. Every detail is meticulously preserved, allowing us to immerse ourselves in an era where loyalty and camaraderie were paramount values within sportsmanship. As we gaze upon this poignant image from Memory Lane Prints, we cannot help but feel nostalgic for a time when football was pure and unadulterated—a game driven by talent rather than commercial interests. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring power of sport in uniting people from different backgrounds under one common goal: victory on the pitch.
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