Athlete Collection (page 2)

Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

Gymnast performing on square rubber floor mat, panel of judges on one side

The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
PARIS: BICYCLING, 1818. The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century
FENCING, 18TH CENTURY A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century

FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player

JOE JACKSON (1889-1991). Shoeless Joe Jackson. American baseball player. Photograph, early 20th century

Running injuries, conceptual artwork

Athlete physiology, artwork
Athlete physiology. Computer artwork of a male athlete, with enlargements to show the important physiological enhancements typical of most athletes

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player. Batting against the New York Yankees as a member of the Boston Red Sox during a spring training exhibition game in St

GROVER CLEVELAND ALEXANDER (1887-1950). American baseball pitcher. Photographed while with the Philadelphia Phillies, early 20th century

MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995). American baseball player. Playing for the New York Yankees, 1966

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, in England, 7 May 1977. Pat Jennings of the Spurs is unable to stop a goal by Manchester

Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner. He won all there was to win in long-distance running as is evident in this photograph

Muybridge - Running
sequences of an athlete starting to run

Lady Throws Javelin 1922
A female athlete throws the javelin

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

John L. Sullivan (colour litho)
PNP379197 John L. Sullivan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) American heavyweight champion;

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram opens the new Prudhoe Link Road 12 March 1993

Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3247946 Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 55.9x82.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Frank Wykoff at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic stadium
Frank Clifford Wyckoff (1909 1980) was an American athlete and triple gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games in 1924, 1928 and 1932

Tandem skydivers, Waldviertel, Austria

Eugene Sandow, Prussian strongman
Eugene Sandow (1867-1925), Prussian strongman. Sandow, born Friedrich Wilhelm Muller, is known as the father of modern bodybuilding

Ancient Olympic Games
Racers cheered at the finish line in the Olympic Games, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze)
7129787 Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Boxer at rest, original greek bronze of the first century BC)

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

Roman art. Statue of a young athlete. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gymnast high-flying between uneven bars

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Color lithograph, 1845, by James Ackerman after George Catlin
SIOUX LACROSSE PLAYERS. Color lithograph, 1845, by James Ackerman after George Catlin

SOCCER TACKLE, 1976. Richie Powling of Arsenal FC (right) tackles a player of Ipswich Town FC during a soccer match in England, 1976

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

COBB & JACKSON, 1913. Ty Cobb (1886-1961) and Shoeless Joe Jackson (1888-1951). American baseball players. Photographed in 1913

MONROE & DIMAGGIO, c1954. Marilyn Monroe and her husband Joe DiMaggio, waving to a crowd. Photograph, c1954

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Brian Jacks
World Champion for the arm dips, Brian Jacks gives a demonstration. Jacks was a British judoka who won Britains first medal at a world championship, taking a bronze in Salt Lake City in 1967

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando collapses after crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

London 1908 Olympic Games Dorando Pietri receives a consolation gold cup from Queen Alexandra after his disqualification in the 1908 London Olympic marathon

September - Cockney Sportsmen
A group of Cockney sportsmen, out in the wilds of east London, causing chaos as they try to shoot birds. Even their retrieving dogs would rather fight amongst themselves

Italian national football team, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Italy won the gold medal, beating Austria in the final. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume II

Athletes Frank Wykoff, Paul Hanni, Ralph Metcalfe and Jesse Owens, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Americans Owens, Metcalfe and Wykoff finished first

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

Gymnastics arena

OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

Illustration by Edward Wilson for the poem Casey at the Bat, 1888, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
CASEY AT THE BAT, 1888. Illustration by Edward Wilson for the poem Casey at the Bat, 1888, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

BOB GIBSON (1935- ). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the St. Louis Cardinals to victory over the New York Yankees in the seventh and deciding game of the 1964 World Series, at Busch Stadium, St

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the Athlete's Journey" From the iconic Black Power salute to the solidarity of wearing an OPHR badge, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian Peter Norman stood by their side, showcasing unity in the face of adversity. The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, immortalizes strength and determination through its sculpted form. This ancient masterpiece reminds us that athletes have always been revered for their physical prowess. In 1924, Eric Liddell sprinted towards victory in the Olympic 400m race, exemplifying unwavering dedication and faith. His triumph serves as a testament to both his athletic abilities and his unyielding spirit. A Gilbert's artwork "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures the metaphorical struggles faced by athletes throughout history. Just like this wrestling match against a formidable opponent, athletes constantly push themselves beyond their limits to achieve greatness. During the intense wrestling match between Dan Gable from USA and Kikuo Wada from Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, these two competitors showcased not only their technical skills but also their indomitable willpower. England's soccer match in 1966 brought together passionate players who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill on the field. Their dedication to excellence left an everlasting mark on sports history. Jackie Robinson was more than just an outstanding baseball player; he broke barriers as one of America's first African-American major league players. His daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag symbolized courage amidst racial discrimination. Satchel Paige stands tall among baseball legends for his remarkable talent and perseverance despite facing segregation-era challenges. He proved that true talent knows no boundaries or prejudice.