Athlete Collection (page 3)

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

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left) of England finishing the 80 meter hurdle event at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 4 August 1948

Charlotte Dod
Lottie Dod (1871-1960) sportswoman, tennis player and five times Wimbledon champion. Excelled in golf, hockey and archery as well as tennis

Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908
Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cartoon, Bravo, Mr George! A spectator speaks to the Native American Indian, Deerfoot, himself also a runner. Walter Goodall George (1858-1943) was a British runner who turned professional in 1885

Zola Budd barefoot at Crystal Palace. 25th April 1984

Shirley Cawley - Athlete seen here posing for the Daily Mirror. Crawley had won a bronze medal in the Long Jump at the Helsinki Olympic Games. September 1952 C4797

British Athletes in action. Gordon Pirie, the Brilliant 5, 000 and 10, 000 metres runner, who recently beat emil zatopek, the triple olympic champion, in a 5, 000 metre event in prague

W. G. Grace
Vintage engraving of W.G. Grace, 19th century. William Gilbert " W.G." Grace, 1848 to 1915 was an English amateur cricketer who was important in the development of the sport

Sells Brothers Enormous Shows, ca 1885. Artist: The Strobridge Lithographing Company
Sells Brothers Enormous Shows, ca 1885. From a private collection

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Reggie Walker Athletics
Reginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). American baseball player. Photograph by Bob Sandberg, 1954

One bowside and one strokeside rower in a boat

Different stages of athlete performing triple jump

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater in Washington, D.C. 8 December 1921

Known as Jack. American tennis player
JOHN A. KRAMER (b.1921). Known as Jack. American tennis player

DON CARTER (1926- ). American bowler. Photograph, 1963

GEORGE BEST (1946-2005). Northern Irish soccer player. Photograph, c1977

ENGLAND: SOCCER GAME, 1973. Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur blocks a penalty kick by Tommy Smith of Liverpool during a soccer game, 31 March 1973

Athletics event with hurdles
An athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s

TY COBB (1886-1961). Tyrus Raymond Cobb. American baseball player

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON (1889-1991). Joseph Jefferson Jackson. American baseball player. Photographed c1920

CUP WINNERS CUP, 1969. Spanish soccer goalkeeper Jose Angel Iribar of Bilbao blocks an attempted goal by Manchester City during the European Cup Winners Cup, 1 October 1969

ROWING TEAM, c1875. The Paris Crew, a Canadian rowing team fron Saint John, New Brunswick, consisting of Robert Fulton, George Price, Samuel Hutton and Elijah Ross. Lithograph, Canadian, c1875

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (kneeling) in the end zone for a safety

The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b / w photo) (see also 31428, 122614)
ALI164867 The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 31428, 122614) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Thomas Cribb, engraved by Anthony Molteno (fl. 1783-1830) (litho)
BSA273453 Thomas Cribb, engraved by Anthony Molteno (fl.1783-1830) (litho) by Guest, Thomas Douglas (1781-c.1845) (after); 53.5x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Deaf Burke, 1839, engraved by C. Hunt, published in 1839 (colour litho)
BSA273464 Deaf Burke, 1839, engraved by C. Hunt, published in 1839 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henry Hoppner (c.1782-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

J. E. Doig (Sunderland) Saving a Goal, (colour litho)
NFM315189 J.E. Doig (Sunderland) Saving a Goal, (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh: Athletics. Athletics. David Hemery with gold medal after winning 110 metres hurdles. July 1970 70-6885-012

F W Reed Staff Photographer Athletics Barbara Foster, the England sprinter, jumping into action as part of her training at Tooting Bec, London. 1/2/1952 C496/2

Murau, c1908. Private Collection

Triumphant Athlete, 1813. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Diane Leather winning the mile race
The worlds fastest woman miler: Diane Leather of Birchfield Harriers winning the womens mile in 4 minutes 45 seconds at an athletics meeting at the White City on 21st September 1955

ORVAL OVERALL (1881-1947). American baseball player. Photograph by Paul Thompson, c1910

LONDON: ROWING, 1865. Procession of the London Boat Clubs on the Thames River, the opening ceremony of the Thames Rowing Season. Wood engraving, English, April 1865

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The Roaring Game of Curling at the International Caledonian Games
CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The " Roaring Game" of Curling at the International Caledonian Games. Engraving, American, 1890

Sports day at the Swanley Horticultural College in Kent. The running event. 1939

Italy, Vicenza, Signori Square, Palio (athletic contest), Basilica of Palladiana in background, engraving, 15th century
Italy, 15th century. Vicenza, the Palio in Signori Square with the Basilica of Palladiana in the background. Engraving

SOCCER: CUP WINNERS CUP. Scottish soccer player Willie Johnston of the Rangers FC scores a goal against the Moscow Dynamo as teammate Alex MacDonald looks on, during the Cup Winners Cup, 24 May 1972

COOPER AND ALI, 1966. British boxer Henry Cooper (left) and Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) during the sixth round of a heavyweight title fight in London, England, 1966

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus

FOXHALL KEENE (1867-1941). American polo player. Engraving, 1891

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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.