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Premium Framed Print : Mervyn Davies, recovering in hospital, April 1976. *Welsh Grand Slam skipper Mervyn
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Mervyn Davies, recovering in hospital, April 1976. *Welsh Grand Slam skipper Mervyn
Mervyn Davies, recovering in hospital, April 1976. *Welsh Grand Slam skipper Mervyn Davies is fighting for his life and unlikely to play rugby again. This was the opinion of neuro- surgeon Mr Robert Weeks, who is treating the 29-year-old Swansea player at University Hospital of Wales, Heath, Cardiff. No 8 Davies collapsed with a brain haemorrhage in the 28th minute of his teams WRU Cup semi-final match against Pontypool at Cardiff Arms Park. Asked whether Davies would make a complete recovery and play again, Mr Weeks said: I think it is unlikely but wouldnt rule it out altogether until I see what further improvements he makes
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21617915
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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Caption: In this poignant print from April 1976, we see Welsh Grand Slam skipper Mervyn Davies fighting for his life in a hospital bed. The image captures the somber reality of a man whose rugby career hangs in the balance. Neurosurgeon Mr Robert Weeks, who is treating Davies at University Hospital of Wales, Heath, Cardiff, expresses doubts about the player's ability to return to the sport after suffering a brain haemorrhage during Swansea's WRU Cup semi-final match against Pontypool. Davies collapsed just 28 minutes into the game at Cardiff Arms Park, leaving fans and teammates stunned by the sudden turn of events. Despite facing an uncertain future on whether he will make a complete recovery or play again, there remains a glimmer of hope as Mr Weeks cautiously refrains from ruling out Davies' return until further improvements are observed. This powerful photograph encapsulates both the fragility and resilience of an athlete battling adversity. It serves as a reminder that even those at their peak can be confronted with life-altering challenges. As we reflect on this moment captured in history, let us remember Mervyn Davies not only as an accomplished Welsh rugby player but also as someone who defied odds and inspired countless others through his unwavering spirit.
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