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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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Crowd viewing finish of race at Gulfstream Park Race Course- Hallendale near Hollywood, Fla. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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'1st Tee, 18th Green & Clubhouse, Old Course, St. Andrews', c1955. Artist: Unknown.
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Basketball , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf Course, Bridgton, Me. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Basketball , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Fort Myers Golf Course & Club House, Fort Myers, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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A Close Finish at Santa Anita, Arcadia, California , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kids and Cubs Field in Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Rio Mar Golf Course, Vero Beach, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf Course, Bridgton, Me. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Crowd viewing finish of race at Gulfstream Park Race Course- Hallendale near Hollywood, Fla. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shuffleboard, a popular pastime, West Palm Beach, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Richardson Golf Course, NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Richardson Golf Course, NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Hanover, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Maple Grove Park Swimming Pool, Lancaster, Pa. (Pennsylvania's largest) , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Pontico, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Pontico, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420316
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West Flagler Kennel Club is the only dog track in America with all glass starting boxes , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Patterson Pool, Jumonville Methodist Training Center, Uniontown, Pa. , Sports & recreation facilities, Religious facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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West Flagler Kennel Club is the only dog track in America with all glass starting boxes , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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George Oyster, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Shuffleboard, a popular pastime, West Palm Beach, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Bowling on the green at Lakeland, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Maple Grove Park Swimming Pool, Lancaster, Pa. (Pennsylvania's largest) , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Joe Cotton, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Cherokee Stickball, played at Cherokee, North Carolina , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Cherokee Stickball, played at Cherokee, North Carolina , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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From The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. From The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420339
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Postcard of Man O' War. ca. 1925, MAN O'WAR. THE RACE HORSE MARVEL OF AMERICA ran one mile in 1:35, 4-5, mile and one eighth in 1:49, 1-5, mile and three eighths in 2:14, 1-5, mile and one half in 2:28, 4-5, mile and five eighths in 240, 4-5, won in two years $249,465. Owned by Samuel D. Riddle, Glen Riddle, Pa.
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Donner Municipal Pool, Columbus, Ind. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Rio Mar Golf Course, Vero Beach, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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From The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Maple Grove Park Swimming Pool, Lancaster, Pa. (Pennsylvania's largest) , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Ninth green, Queen Village Golf Club, Warrensburg, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Patterson Pool, Jumonville Methodist Training Center, Uniontown, Pa. , Sports & recreation facilities, Religious facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Cherokee Stickball, played at Cherokee, North Carolina , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Golf Course, Bridgton, Me. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Ninth green, Queen Village Golf Club, Warrensburg, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Dry Monopole, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Hanover, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Hanover, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420285
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Magnetizer, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Magnetizer, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)
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Dry Monopole, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Dry Monopole, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420349
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Ninth green, Queen Village Golf Club, Warrensburg, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Exile, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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An advertisement for White City greyhound racing track. Date: 1932
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Home run polka, Baseball
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Bronco Brand-Redlands Foothill Groves Promotional Literature Posters
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Golf course at Rockingham Country Club, hole one, Rockingham, N. C. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Poster for Bicycle Camp Exhibition and Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts Sept 18-20, 1883
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Terra Cotta, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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boy on a bull
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Shamrock Roller Rink, San Gabriel, California , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Water skiing at Yacht and Country Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shamrock Roller Rink, San Gabriel, California , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Shamrock Roller Rink, San Gabriel, California , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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For Health's Sake. Roller Skate, Roller Skating