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Soccer - Football Pools Selection Panel - London - 1963
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Soccer - Football Pools Selection Panel - London - 1963
Lord Brabazon of Tara, the 78 year old chairman, looks over the shoulders of the three men of the panel. Left to right, seated: Tom Finney, formerly of Preston North End; Tommy Lawton, the great England centre-forward and George Young, the former Scottish international full-back
Preston North End Football Club is a professional football club in Preston, Lancashire, England
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Football Pools Selection Panel, chaired by the esteemed Lord Brabazon of Tara, gathers in London during the 1963 football season. The panel, responsible for determining the outcomes of the Football Pools, a popular form of football gambling in the United Kingdom at the time, is shown in deep concentration as they deliberate over the upcoming fixtures. At the heart of the panel, Lord Brabazon of Tara, a 78-year-old aristocrat and former British Army officer, presides with an air of wisdom and authority. His keen gaze is fixed on the pools data spread out before him, as he looks over the shoulders of his esteemed colleagues. Seated to his left, Tom Finney, the former star player for Preston North End Football Club, leans forward, his brow furrowed in thought. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Finney brought a wealth of football knowledge and experience to the panel. To the right of Lord Brabazon sits Tommy Lawton, the legendary England centre-forward, whose goalscoring prowess earned him the nickname "The Lawton Bomb". With a career that saw him play for several top English clubs, including Arsenal and Everton, Lawton's insights into the game were invaluable. George Young, the former Scottish international full-back, completes the panel. Seated to the far right, Young's keen tactical mind and extensive football knowledge contributed significantly to the panel's decision-making process. As the trio of footballing legends pore over the data, the room is filled with a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement. The Football Pools Selection Panel, with its esteemed members, played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the weekly football pools, adding an element of thrill and unpredictability to the beautiful game.
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