Skill Collection (#72)

OSVALDO ARDILES (1952- ). Argentinian soccer player. Photograph, c1975

HELEN NEWINGTON WILLS (1906-1998). American tennis player. Photograph, 1945

HANK aRON (1934- ). American baseball player. As a member of the Atlanta Braves, hitting his 716th career home run off of pitcher Charlie Hough of the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Atlanta Stadium

SOCCER MATCH, 1976. Dennis Tueart of Manchester City scores the winning goal against Newcastle United with an overhead kick, 1976

SOCCER MATCH, c1965. John Connelly of Manchester United soccer team pulls the uniform of an opponent during a match, c1965

BASEBALL GAME, c1915. A runner slides into home plate while a catcher tries to tag him out during a baseball game, c1915

EDWARD WHITEY FORD (1928- ). American baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees. Photographed during a game against the Boston Red Sox, 1962

BEST & SIMOES, c1977. George Best of the L. A. Aztecs competes for the ball against Antnio Simes of the San Jose
BEST & SIMOES, c1977. George Best of the L.A. Aztecs competes for the ball against Antonio Simoes of the San Jose Earthquakes, c1977

EUROPEAN CUP, 1970. Lou Macari (center) and Bobby Lennox of Celtic FC rejoice after scoring the winning goal against Dundee United to go to the European Cup Final, 1970

JOHN HOLLINS (1946- ). English soccer player John Hollins of the Queens Park Rangers FC during a game against Birmingham City FC, 30 October 1976

STEPHEN HUNT (1956- ). English soccer player. Hunt (right) playing for the New York Cosmos, battles Bernie Fagan of the Los Angeles Aztecs during a match, c1977

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Stewart Scullion (left), playing for the Portland Timbers against Gordon Fearney of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, 1977

A match game of Racquetball in the court of the New York Racket Club. Line engraving, 1890
NEW YORK: RACKET CLUB. A match game of Racquetball in the court of the New York Racket Club. Line engraving, 1890

Clara Catherine Haywood, an American billiards champion from Philadelphia. Photographed 1917
BILLIARD CHAMPION, 1917. Clara Catherine Haywood, an American billiards champion from Philadelphia. Photographed 1917

ALICE MARBLE (1913-1990). American tennis player

SOCCER MATCH, c1977. Soccer match between the L. A. Aztecs and the New York Cosmos, c1977
SOCCER MATCH, c1977. Soccer match between the L.A. Aztecs and the New York Cosmos, c1977. Steve David (right) advances toward Franz Beckenbauer

BASEBALL GAME, 1909. Baseball game between the Washington Senators and the New York Highlanders, 1909, with Otis Clymer of Washington at bat and Red Kleinow catching

WORLD CUP, 1938. Alfredo Foni of Italy kicks the ball during the 1938 World Cup final match against Hungary

JOHAN CRUYFF (1947- ). Dutch soccer player. Cruyff runs through Uruguays defense during the 1974 World Cup, held in West Germany

James Gordon Bennett and the pioneer players of 1876. Line drawing, American, 1891
POLO, 1876. James Gordon Bennett and the pioneer players of 1876. Line drawing, American, 1891

(1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922
WALTER PERRY JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922

WORLD CUP, 1974. Denis Law of Scotland and the Zaire Leopards in the 1974 World Cup, held in West Germany

A woman embroidering beside giant peonies in a garden in Japan. Woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada II, c1850
JAPAN: WOMAN IN GARDEN. A woman embroidering beside giant peonies in a garden in Japan. Woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada II, c1850

Scroll painting, Ukiyo-e school, 18th-19th century
JAPAN: ACROBATS. Scroll painting, Ukiyo-e school, 18th-19th century

Japanese from a broad social spectrum eating rice. From left: nobleman, samurai, peasants, monk, merchant, and artisan
JAPAN: SOCIAL CLASSES. Japanese from a broad social spectrum eating rice. From left: nobleman, samurai, peasants, monk, merchant, and artisan. Scroll painting, 1843

Samurai and his attendant strolling in front of a potters and swordsmiths workshop
JAPAN: SAMURAI, 1700. Samurai and his attendant strolling in front of a potters and swordsmiths workshop. Japanese woodcut by Nishikawa Sukenobu, c1700

Stilt fisherman on Dalawela beach, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Stilt fisherman at Weligama, South Coast, Sri Lanka

Stilt fishermen at Weligama, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia

London Fire Brigade HQ workshop, Lambeth
Men at work in the London Fire Brigade HQ workshop, Lambeth

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor and adventurer. While in the service of the Elector of Bavaria (1784-1795)

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Black troops working in a Union Army forge during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, French, 1864

VIRGINIA: BLACKSMITH. A group of military men preparing to shoe a horse in the camps temporary blacksmith shop, Petersburg, Virginia. Photographed by David Knox, c1865

KARL GUTHE JANSKY (1905-1950). American physicist and radio engineer. Pointing to a chart, 1933, indicating the area of the Milky Way galaxy where he first detected radio noises from space

CARPENTER, c1865. Wood engraving, English, c1865

Cobra snake charmer outside the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

American Merchant Seamen increase your professional knowledge and skill in the United States Maritime Service. Poster for the United States Maritime Service offering training courses to members of

Prof. Theurer in his inimitable feats of skill and dexterity. Date c1883 May 11

Skyence over skill. Date c1859 Oct. 8

Senior Sea Scouts training course, London
Senior Sea Scouts of Greater London attending a training course. Showing a boy walking the rope bridge. 13-15 May 1966

River Humour - The Amateur Punter circa 1909

Metropolitan Police blacksmith with WPC and horses
A blacksmith shaping a horseshoe on his anvil, while a Metropolitan Police WPC watches. Two horses stand waiting in the background. Date: circa 1980s

Metropolitan Police officer at showjumping event
A Metropolitan Police officer and his horse tackle a jump at a showjumping event. Date: circa 1990s

Metropolitan Police officers at showjumping event
Three Metropolitan Police officers on horseback jump through rings of fire at a showjumping event. Date: circa 1990s

Silhouette of people in a snowy landscape, on a menu recommending Lea & Perrins Sauce. The group on the left are playing a game of curling on the ice

Red Arrows display at St Mawgan Air Day, Cornwall
The Red Arrows (RAF aerobatic team) taking part in a display at the St Mawgan Air Day, Cornwall. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1980s

Man carrying withies for lobster pot making, Devon
A man carrying withies (willow branches) to be used in the making of lobster pots, at Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Thomas Fossett - Texas Tom - Rodeo Rider - " the fastest and most expert rider ever known." Date: circa 1920

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.