Eddie Hapgood Collection

Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. Artist: Graphic Photo Union
Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. An inside forward renowned for his ball control and passing

Jack Allen heads Newcastles first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932. Artist: Graphic Photo Union
Jack Allen heads Newcastles first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932. The Arsenal players are Eddie Hapgood, goalkeeper Frank Moss, Herbie Roberts and George Male

Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. Artist: London News Agency
Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. The Prime Minister being introduced to the players by England captain Eddie Hapgood before a wartime international

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. Artist: Barratts Photo Press Ltd
Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. A left back, Hapgood (1908-1973) was Arsenals captain from 1933

Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, London, c1933-c19375). Artist: Topical Press Agency
Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, (1945). Watched by Arsenal footballers Eddie Hapgood (his father) (1908-1973), Frank Moss (1909-1970) and Alex James

England captain Eddie Hapgood receives treatment for a broken nose after a match with Italy, 1934. Tom Whittaker (1898-1956), the England teams trainer, treats Hapgoods (1908-1973) broken nose

Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Artist: Sport & General
Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Arsenals Eddie Hapgood and Chelseas Peter Buchanan in a strange pose

Stanley Matthews and Eddie Hapgood pause between shots during a round of golf, 1945. England footballers Hapgood (1908-1973) (left) and Matthews (1915-2000) off duty in Germany

Action from an Arsenal v Sheffield United football match, c1927-1937. Artist: London News Agency
Action from an Arsenal v Sheffield United football match, c1927-1937. A split second interception, and Ball (Sheffield United) is beaten to the ball by Arsenals Eddie Hapgood

Introductions before a RAF vs Metropolitan Police football match, Wembley, London, 1942. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Phillip Game (1876-1961) is introduced to the RAF team before the match

Acrobatics in a Arsenal v Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge, London, c1933-c1938. Artist: Sport & General
Acrobatics in a Arsenal v Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge, London, c1933-c1938. Arsenal captain Eddie Hapgood clears the ball watched by Chelseas George Gibson (centre)

En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Artist: Keystone
En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Left to right: Secretary of the Football Association Stanley Rous (1895-1986)

English footballer Eddie Hapgood meeting King George VI, c1937-c1944. Edris Albert Eddie Hapgood (1908-1973) captained Arsenal and England in the 1930s

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Eddie Hapgood: A Football Legend Through the Ages Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, showcasing the brilliance of Eddie Hapgood's teammate during their time together at Arsenal in the late 1920s to early 1930s. Jack Allen heads Newcastle's first goal in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 1932, a moment that surely inspired young Eddie Hapgood as he dreamed of his own future successes. Film producer Anthony Asquith provides instructions to a young Eddie Hapgood during a pause on set at Twickenham Studios in London around 1932, highlighting his potential beyond just being an exceptional footballer. As captain of Arsenal FC, Eddie Hapgood confidently runs onto the pitch at Highbury Stadium in London during the glamorous and thrilling era of English football throughout the 1930s. Winston Churchill greets England's national football team at Wembley Stadium in October 1941, acknowledging their achievements and undoubtedly praising Eddie Hapgood for his leadership skills as captain. Young Tony Hapgood showcases his inherited talent and skills on display at none other than legendary grounds like Highbury Stadium in London between 1933 and 1937 – following proudly in his father's footsteps. England captain Eddie Hapgood receives treatment for a broken nose after an intense match against Italy in 1934, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and resilience on behalf of both club and country. Action from an enthralling encounter between Arsenal and Chelsea unfolds before our eyes somewhere between 1936 and 1944 – with Eddie Hapgood leading by example through every challenge faced on the field. Stanley Matthews joins forces with fellow legend Eddie Happod as they take a brief break from their sporting endeavors to enjoy some leisurely golfing moments together amidst the post-war era in 1945.