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The balloon went at Filbert Street on 14th April, home of Leicester City football club
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The balloon went at Filbert Street on 14th April, home of Leicester City football club
The balloon went at Filbert Street on 14th April, home of Leicester City football club, as the Second Division football club installed its revolutionary £ 8000 pitch protection equipment which comprises a polythene balloon covering the whole playing area and hovering fifteen feet above the pitch on a cushion of hot air. The temperature inside is ten degrees warmer than on the outside and gives the pitch adequate protection from frost, snow and rain. The players can train underneath and the groundsmen can work under cover until the balloon is deflated. 15th April 1971
Bill Ellman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Leicester
England
71 3362
Media ID 21686570
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This print captures a groundbreaking moment in the history of Leicester City football club. On 14th April, at Filbert Street, the home ground of the Second Division team, an extraordinary innovation was unveiled. The photograph showcases the installation of an ingenious £8000 pitch protection equipment that revolutionized the way football was played. The centerpiece of this pioneering invention is a massive polythene balloon enveloping the entire playing area, suspended fifteen feet above on a cushion of hot air. This remarkable contraption ensured that regardless of external weather conditions, be it frost, snow or rain, the pitch remained perfectly preserved and ready for action. Inside this protective bubble, temperatures were maintained ten degrees warmer than outside – creating an ideal training environment for players and allowing groundsmen to work tirelessly underneath its cover until deflation. Dated back to 15th April 1971 during the vibrant era of technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs in sports, this image encapsulates not only a significant milestone in football but also highlights how innovation can shape our beloved games. Bill Ellman's lens immortalizes this awe-inspiring fusion between science and sport as Leicester City embraced cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal playing conditions for their team. This nostalgic snapshot serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push boundaries even within traditional realms like sports. It reminds us that progress knows no bounds when fueled by passion and creativity - forever etching Leicester City's name among those who dared to challenge conventions with their inventive spirit.
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