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Historic Sports Events

Black and white photographs capturing large crowds at historic sporting events, featuring cycling and football games from the mid-20th century.

Vintage Photograph. Orange Bowl, Miami - Duke-Nebraska football game. Frame 1
Vintage Photograph. Orange Bowl, Miami - Duke-Nebraska football game. Frame 1
861 assets in this story
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On the turn at Gulfstream Park race course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Phillips Field Stadium, University of Tampa, Fla. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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1960s FISHEYE VIEW OF OLD SHEA SPORTS MUNICIPAL STADIUM NY METS UNTIL 2008 NY JETS UNTIL 1983 DEMOLISHED IN 2009 QUEENS NYC USA
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Bicycle Camp Exhibition and Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts Sept 18-20, 1883
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Start of the race, Good Time Park, Goshen, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Night baseball at Yankee Stadium, New York City , Stadiums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Palma Ceia Golf Course, Tampa, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Greyhound racing in Florida at the finish line , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Greyhound racing in Florida at the finishing line , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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New Beaver Field, Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis Courts - Country Club, Springfield, Massachusetts Date: circa 1910s
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Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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South Jersey's largest skating rink, Ocean City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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New Jersey's largest bowling center 'Playland,' Ocean City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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New Jersey's largest bowling center 'Playland,' Ocean City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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League field, Detroit Tigers spring training quarters, Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Palma Ceia Golf Course, Tampa, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Phillips Field Stadium, University of Tampa, Fla. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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New Jersey's largest bowling center 'Playland,' Ocean City, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shuffleboard courts, a popular sport here at St. Petersburg, Florida, 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kite Race Track, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Phillips Field Stadium, University of Tampa, Fla. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kite Race Track, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal swimming pool, Gadsden, Ala. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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New Beaver Field, Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'On parade,' West Flagler Kennel Club, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf links at Charlevoix, Michigan, USA Date: 1900
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League field, Detroit Tigers spring training quarters, Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'They're off' at Saratoga Springs Race Track -- Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kite Race Track, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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On the turn at Gulfstream Park race course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'On parade,' West Flagler Kennel Club, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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At the finish line, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga, New York , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Start of the race, Good Time Park, Goshen, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Over the water jump, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A thrilling finish at Tropical Park Race Track, Coral Gables, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Amateur Trapshooting Association of America U.S. Route 40 Vandalia, Ohio , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Greyhound racing in Florida at the finishing line , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shuffleboard courts, a popular sport here at St. Petersburg, Florida, 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal swimming pool, Gadsden, Ala. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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At the finish line at Tropical Park, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch -- Saratoga Race Track -- Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Phillips Field Stadium, University of Tampa, Fla. , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Yes! The running season is on at Saratoga Springs, New York. Yes! The running season is on at Saratoga Springs, New York
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Putt Tee Golf and Roll Air Rink , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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League field, Detroit Tigers spring training quarters, Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A thrilling finish at Tropical Park Race Track, Coral Gables, Florida. A thrilling finish at Tropical Park Race Track, Coral Gables, Florida
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Hagerstown Race Track, Hagerstown, Maryland , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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In the stretch -- Saratoga Race Track -- Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Al Lang Field, St. Petersburg, Florida- 'the sunshine city' , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Action in bull fight, Juarez, Mexico. Horse vs. bull , Bullfighters, Bulls, Bullfighting, Horses, Horseback riding, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Over the water jump, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal golf course, Amsterdam, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf course, Camp Gordon, Augusta, Ga. , Military facilities, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Blue Dell , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal swimming pool, Gadsden, Ala. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Start of the race, Good Time Park, Goshen, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Postcard of Golfers at Ekwanok Golf Links. ca. 1919, PUTTING, EKWANOK GOLF LINKS, MANCHESTER, VT.
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'On parade,' West Flagler Kennel Club, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'Morning Scene', Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf course and boardwalk, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Action in bull fight, Juarez, Mexico. Horse vs. bull , Bullfighters, Bulls, Bullfighting, Horses, Horseback riding, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Entering the stretch at Hialeah Park race track, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Selby Stadium, O. W. U., Delaware, Ohio , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Henley Field, winter home of Detroit Tigers, Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A close finish, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.. A close finish, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
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Putt Tee Golf and Roll Air Rink , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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False start, Jerome Park, N.Y. , Horses - Riding & Racing
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Hagerstown Race Track, Hagerstown, Maryland , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Putt Tee Golf and Roll Air Rink , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass. , Hotels, Tennis courts, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Selby Stadium, O. W. U., Delaware, Ohio , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The race course at the finish line, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Indian Hills Golf Course, Fort Pierce, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Municipal golf course, Amsterdam, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The race course at the finish line, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Selby Stadium, O. W. U., Delaware, Ohio , Stadiums, Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Hagerstown Race Track, Hagerstown, Maryland , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water-skiing on infield lake at Gulfstream Park race course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf Club, Naples, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Entering the stretch at Hialeah Park race track, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass. , Hotels, Tennis courts, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Indian Hills Golf Course, Fort Pierce, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Beardsley Park, showing Tennis Court, Bridgeport, Conn. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Henley Field, winter home of Detroit Tigers, Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Woman Diving off a Pier. ca. 1935, Beach Haven, New Jersey, USA, WATER SPORTS, BEACH HAVEN, N.J.
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Golf Club, Naples, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass. , Hotels, Tennis courts, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Race Track William James Glackens (1870-1938/ American) Oil on Canvas Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania
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Ready for the race, Hialeah Park, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water-skiing on Infield Lake at Gulfstream Park Race Course, Hallandale, near Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The FA Cup Final 1922 held at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Ground in London, contested between Huddersfield and Preston in a Lancashire against Yorshire 'War of the Roses'! Huddersfield won the final 1-0 with a penalty scored by Smith. The crowd was 55,000. Date: 1922
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Morning exercise, Camp Claiborne, La. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Beardsley Park, showing Tennis Court, Bridgeport, Conn. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts, shuffleboard and other sports on Lake Apopka, Winter Garden, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'Morning Scene', Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tennis courts - Caribe Hilton, San Juan, P. R. , Tennis courts, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Indian Hills Golf Course, Fort Pierce, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States