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Sport - Rugby - Swansea v Pontypool - Swansea and Wales No 8 Mervyn Davies is carried of
Sport - Rugby - Swansea v Pontypool - Swansea and Wales No 8 Mervyn Davies is carried of the Arms Park pitch, Cardiff, after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage during a WRU Cup semi-final - 29th March 1976
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21613412
© Mirrorpix
Cardiff Arms Park March 1976 Carried Off
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Relive the rich history of Welsh rugby with this vintage photograph from the Western Mail Archive, now available as a beautiful print from Memory Lane Prints. This iconic image captures the moment Swansea and Wales No. 8 Mervyn Davies is carried off the Arms Park pitch in Cardiff during a WRU Cup semi-final, after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage in 1929. This captivating print is part of the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, perfect for rugby enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office décor.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant print captured by the Western Mail Archive, we are transported back to a fateful day in rugby history. It is the 29th of March 1976, and the atmosphere at Cardiff Arms Park is electric as Swansea takes on Pontypool in a WRU Cup semi-final match. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, tragedy strikes. The image depicts a heart-wrenching moment when Mervyn Davies, an esteemed player for both Swansea and Wales, collapses on the pitch due to a devastating brain haemorrhage. As he lies motionless on the grass, his teammates rush to his aid with concern etched across their faces. This photograph freezes time and captures not only the physicality of rugby but also its inherent vulnerability. The contrast between Davies' strong physique as one of Wales' finest No 8 players and his sudden frailty serves as a stark reminder that even our heroes can be brought down by unforeseen circumstances. As Davies is carefully carried off the field by fellow players, it symbolizes more than just an injured sportsman being taken away; it represents unity within adversity. The support shown by his teammates reflects not only their bond as athletes but also their unwavering solidarity during times of crisis. Decades may have passed since that tragic day in Welsh rugby history, but this powerful image continues to evoke emotions and remind us of Mervyn Davies' indomitable spirit both on and off the field.
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