Umpire Collection

Discovery of a Dandelion on Centre Court
The crowd, groundsmen, officials and players on the Centre Court of Wimbledon are astonished to discover the presence of a cheeky dandelion on the court

Olympics / 1932 / Fencing
Fencing: Piller (Hungary) defeats Gaudini (Italy) in sabres

The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch
The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Englands team in WG Graces final Test, against Australia at Trent Bridge

Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson
The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court

WORLD SERIES, 1941. A view of the action at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers (in the field) and the New York Yankees

Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the, Kennington Oval, in a 3-day
Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the Kennington Oval, in a 3-day County championship match. James Langridge ( Sussex ) bowling. 1 June 1933

Advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky
No Faults The umpire and a tennis player having a drink of Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky, at the end of the match. 1937

Cricket at Gads Hill Place, Rochester, c1868. Charles Dickens Bowling the first ball at a charity match at the back of Gads Hill Place near Rochester, September 16th 1868. From The Studio Volume 108

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cricket Match 1743
A cricket match at the Artillery Ground, London. The 18th century bat was a longer, heavier, curved version and just one two-stump wicket was used

Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81
Lawford versus Renshaw in the fifth round of the all-comers match at the Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon

County Cricket Match in 1939 - a wicket for Gover of Surrey
County Cricket Match at the Oval in 1939 - a wicket has just fallen, caught behind. The bowler appears to be the Surrey player Alf Gover. Date: 1939

Painesdale Cricket Club, Michigan, USA - played in the Copper (Houghton) County league - founded in 1906. The teams were made up of local miners, formerly Cornish tin miners

BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

Umpire at a Cricket Match, c. 1905
Illustration of a rather elderly figure umpiring a cricket match, which came with the following caption: Batsman (taking guard): What guard is that, umpire? Rustic Umpire: Yer can t better it, sur

Darrell Hair - Cricket umpire Date: 1990s - 2000s

Steve Bucknor - Cricket umpire Date: 1980s - 1990s

Miss Muriel Malted, the girl cricketer of Ashford, Kent. 19 August 1922

Castleford Cricket Team, Yorkshire
A group photo of the Castleford Cricket Team, Yorkshire, with umpires on either side. Date: 1920

A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup
BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1869. The start, at Putney, of the yearly Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1869

Baseball in a Field
A game of baseball in an open field, spectators round the perimeter : a formally dressed umpire watches as the pitcher makes his run-up from the centre of the diamond

Wrestlers Kajigahama Rikiemon and Sekinoto Hachiroji, with the Umpire Kimura Shonosuke, 1785. Creator: Shunsho
Wrestlers Kajigahama Rikiemon and Sekinoto Hachiroji, with the Umpire Kimura Shonosuke, 1785

Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 - February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player Ashe, an African American

Female Sailing Umpire
An umpire overseas proceedings at the Burnham-on-Crouch sailing week. Date: 1931

Hedley Verity bowling, F Chester as umpire
Yorkshire and England cricketer Hedley Verity bowling, F. Chester as umpire Date: circa 1930s

Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats by Louis Wain
Village Sports, Howzat Umpire, Comical Cats playing Cricket by Louis Wain Date: 1904

Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo)
3616021 Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

South of England Lawn Tennis Tournament at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne--Ladies and Gentlemans Doub Creator: Unknown
South of England Lawn Tennis Tournament at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne--Ladies and Gentlemans Doubles, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving)
1061712 The War Game as played by Volunteer Officers at the Horse-Guards (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jun Zhang & Umpire
Jun Zhang and Umpire Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Gail Emms & Nathan Robertson And Umpire
Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson And Umpire Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Jun Zhang, Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson And Umpire Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Ricky Pointing Is Given Out By 3rd Umpire England V Australia England V Australia Lords, London, England 17 July 2009 Date: 17 July 2009

David Orchard Umpire 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Steve Davis Test Match Umpire England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, England 18 May 2009 Date: 18 May 2009

Ashoka De Silva Test Match Umpire 2nd Npower Test England V West Indies Riverside, Durham Co, England 16 May 2009 Date: 16 May 2009

S. Venkataraghavan Umpire 17 June 2000 Date: 17 June 2000

Barry Meyer International Cricket Umpire 14 July 1993 Date: 14 July 1993

Rudi Koertzen Cricket Umpire 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Billy Bowden With New Ball Cricket Umpire 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Ricky Ponting, Umpire & Billy Bowden England V Australia England V Australia The Brit, Oval, London 11 September 2005 Date: 11 September 2005

Darrell Hair Cricket Umpire 3rd Npower Test Match Trent Bridge Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 07 June 2008 Date: 07 June 2008

Ian Gould Cricket Umpire Australia V Sri Lanka 20 20 Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 08 June 2009 Date: 08 June 2009

Umpire Billy Bowden & Steve Harmison Inspect The Ball Um
Umpire Billy Bowden & Steve Harmison Inspect The Ball 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 07 August 2009 Date: 07 August 2009

Asad Rauf Cricket Umpire 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 07 August 2009 Date: 07 August 2009

Dickie Bird Cricket Umpire 25 June 1995 Date: 25 June 1995

Vanburn Holder Umpire 07 June 1995 Date: 07 June 1995

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"Capturing the Essence of Sportsmanship: The Umpire's Unseen Role" In the midst of intense competition, a serene moment unfolds on Centre Court as an umpire discovers a delicate dandelion, reminding us that even in the heat of battle, nature's beauty can still captivate. Transporting us back to 1899 Nottinghamshire, we witness the England Test cricket XI under the watchful eye of artist WA Rouch. The umpire stands tall and composed amidst the players' fervor, ensuring fair play and upholding tradition. Playtime takes a whimsical turn at Wimbledon through William Heath Robinson's imaginative lens. Amongst laughter and joyous camaraderie, our ever-vigilant umpire keeps a watchful eye over these moments of respite. At Kennington Oval in 1933, Surrey battles Sussex for county championship glory. Amidst fierce rivalry and passionate fans' roars, our steadfast umpire remains impartial in his decisions - an emblematic figure preserving integrity within this three-day spectacle. In Brooklyn during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between Dodgers and Yankees at Ebbets Field; tensions rise as each pitch holds immense significance. Our umpire becomes an anchor amidst this sea of anticipation – his calls shaping history while maintaining order on that fateful day. The Olympics hold their own unique challenges; fencing demands precision and grace. In 1932 Los Angeles Games, our vigilant arbiter ensures fairness with every clash of blades – embodying sportsmanship beyond nationality or personal triumphs. An advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky reminds us that even in leisurely pursuits like golf or cricket played by Painesdale Cricket Club in Michigan USA; an astute umpire is essential to maintain decorum amid friendly competition - raising spirits both on and off-field. Cricket enthusiasts gather at Gads Hill Place around c1868 to witness timeless battles.