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Photographic Print : Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves
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Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves
Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves, is praying that her private hell may soon be over. The hell of her husbands drunkenness, alcoholic blackouts, violence and abuse.
Greaves, 37-year old former star goal scorer England Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, has admitted in the Sunday People that he fears the drink will kill him.
5th February 1978
Brendan Monks
The People
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21858794
© Mirrorpix
Alcohol Alcoholic Drink Issues 1978 Abuse Alcoholism Problems
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step into the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring Irene Greaves, the resilient wife of soccer legend Jimmy Greaves. Captured by renowned photographer Brendan Monks from Memory Lane Prints, this evocative image presents a poignant moment of hope and perseverance. Bring a piece of history into your home and add depth to your decor with this captivating print.
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.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves, is captured in this poignant photo print, silently praying for an end to her private hell. Behind the glamorous facade of fame and success lies a heartbreaking reality - her husband's battle with alcoholism. Jimmy Greaves, the 37-year-old former star goal scorer for England's Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham teams, has bravely admitted his fear that the drink will ultimately claim his life. Irene bears witness to the devastating consequences of his drunkenness: alcoholic blackouts, violence, and abuse. In this snapshot frozen in time on February 5th, 1978 - a relic from the tumultuous 1970s - we glimpse into their troubled world. The image speaks volumes about the struggles faced by those affected by addiction within the sporting realm. Brendan Monks skillfully captures both Irene's strength and vulnerability through his lens. This photograph serves as a reminder that even those who seem invincible on the field can be plagued by personal demons off it. As we reflect upon this powerful image from Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us not forget that behind every sports hero lies a complex human being with their own battles to fight. May Irene find solace in her prayers and hope for brighter days ahead.
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