Historic Sports Figures

Classic black-and-white images of various sports figures, including jockeys, a korfball match, and cricket trainers, capturing a nostalgic mood.

Cook Jockey, F.T. Cush, trainer. June 25, 1946.

Migratory laborers like to play baseball. Here is one of them in a catchers uniform at the Agua Fria Migratory Labor Camp, Arizona. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Arizona , Agua Fria, Arizona , Maricopa County

Three members of the Woodcote Park Golf Club, Coulsdon, Surrey. From left to right, E.A.R. Burden (secretary and ex-captain), Graham Carr (captain) and Richard Gibson (ex-captain) Date: 1935

S. Pickles

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard Princesses Beatrix Irene Olympic Games Helsinki. follow Sweden-Netherlands water policy. July 28, 1952. Finland, Helsinki

John McGraw, manager, New York NL & John Purroy Mitchel, New York City mayor (baseball)

(l. to r.) Clark, Morris and Parker, USA, the first three in the decathlon, North America

Opening Day Of Wimbledon Tennis Championships:Henri Cochet, the French Tennis Player Star, Whose Defeat was the Sensation of the Opening day, gives a pat on the back to Nigel Sharpe, his British Victor. July 25, 1931.

06/30/1926. Saint Sebastian. Some of the Racers of the Motorist Grand Prix. 2. Thomas 3. Morel.

3000 km race through Germany. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

Police guarding valuables tropics for the Corinthian Cup at 3 Rosehill. December 18, 1938.

Anefo photo collection. Blue-white against Hermes DVS 1-0. Exceptional cold wind and rain during the competition. Photographer. January 14, 1951. Amsterdam

England test cricketer Alec Bedser and his twin brother Eric look part - a change Cricket match at Waverey Oval while waiting to they signed autograph books for Peter Morris, Peter Wood, Ray Tooney, Michael McHale. November 20, 1955. (Photo by Martin James Brannan/Fairfax Media).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Semarang and surroundings. Football match. In the middle Colonel D.R.A. Van Langen. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

M. McCarten trainer, A. Baser Owner Delta. June 06, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands to Duindigt against Belgium, draining over 1600 meters. September 25, 1965. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Krijgh BVV. October 29, 1950

KNVB photo collection. Officials Dutch national team at the Kopenhagen station.denemarken - the Netherlands (1-1), played on 12 June 1927 in the Idraetsparken in Copenhagen .. June 12, 1927. Denmark, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. World Cycling Championship on the runway in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, Mees Gerritsen is provided. August 8, 1959

Madrid, 05/31/1936. Final of the II Cycling Tour of Spain. In the image, Madrid's Julián Berrendero and Vicente Carretero, moments after their arrival at the final goal, located at the Metropolitan stadium. Photo: Díaz Casariego. On the runners' shirt, the Real Madrid shield.

Broke Record - Gerald Backhouse (right) shaking hands with H. W. Hannah (who finished second) after having won the Victorian amateur mile championship in the record time of 4.19 9-10. February 17, 1937.

Cyclist Chas. Parent

04/30/1917. Guipúzcoa Championship. From left to right: Larburu and Izaguirre, Ball Champions A Remonte. Recondo Brothers, Hand Ball Champions.

Owner-trainer Won ***** Cup (Tasmania) for Five years. He was:- (a) R.J. Chandler(b) George Price(c) J.T. JamiesonThis man trained the winners of six successive Longford (Tas.) Cups. Name(a) D. McCormick(b) R.J. Chandler(c) J. Holt. November 01, 1947.

The Brigade of guards hold a point-to-point race from Braunston, near Oakham, and after-wardshunt with the Cottesmore foxhounds from their meet at Preston Hall, near Oakham, Rutlandshire.The Duchess of Gloucester at the Meet. February 26, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Photograph of Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George (1895-1952) breaking ground for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Dated 20th Century

3000 km race through Germany. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

KNVB photo collection. Officials and guests at the Eretribune during the Semi-Interland Netherlands - België.nederland - Belgium, played on December 10, 1939 in the Feyenoord stadium (De Kuip) in Rotterdam, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the KNVB .. 10 December 1939. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. 10th anniversary of veterinary school in Weert. Prince Bernhard in conversation with a sports instructor. September 1, 1961. Weert

Sport Sullivan

Speed Kings In Training - G.H. Stainforth photographed at Calshot yesterday (Tues) when the British team of pilots continued heir training for the Schneider Trophy race. August 14, 1929. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Tour of the Netherlands, winner Henk Lakemna (right), with wife. Left Henk Faanhof. May 31, 1950

John Henry Lewis Starts Training -- John Henry Lewis in training at Barnet this morning. He is seen vaulting a fence.John Herny's Lewis, the American Negro Light-Heavyweight boxing champion, started training here today for the fight in which he will defend his world's title against Len Harvey at Wembley on November 9. October 13, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

All Black (New Zealand) touring team to South Africa, circa 1928, New Zealand, by Crystal Photographic House.

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Championships Amsterdam Olympic Stadium. Arie van Vliet (right) congratulates Jan Derksen. June 14, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Munsen, Kranzlein, Tom Bogle

Winners of 1,000 Metres Scratch Race -- Sacchi, Italy, (centre), Winner of the 1,000 Metres Scratch cycle race, with L.Cox (Australia) placed second (at left) and Potznerheim of Germany (place third), on right, after the Presentation of medals at the Velodrome, Helsinki, tonight July 31. August 11, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Hockey DKS against Laren. Honoring so-called. 13 May 1956. Laren

International Jockeys -- Eddie Arcaro of the United States; Pandurang Khade of India; Conn McCreary of the United States; Ruperto Donoso of Chile, and Juan Pedro Artigas of Argentina (left to right) are among the jockeys participating in the International Cup races at Belmont race track, New York, July 18-19. All of them except Khade are scheduled to ride in the Gold Cup race July 19. Khade rode, the Maharaja of Baroda's Diesel 2nd in the Invaders Handicap July 18. July 18, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. PSV against Ajax 2-2. Kees large with bandage to head. November 18, 1961

Newington coach Col Davies gives final instructions to Stroke G. Talbot before the crew set out on a training spin on the Parramatta River yesterday. Talbot stroked the crew last year. April 9, 1950.

Photograph of Alexander Walker II (1869-1950) presenting an award to the new Scottish Amateur Golf Champion T. M. Burrell. Dated 20th Century

Lyon (France), 05/09/1910. The French aviator Legagneux, who died as a result of a fall with his aircraft in Saumur. The aviator in the big week of Lyon.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard during his training in England as a kite. 1941. Great Britain

Anefo photo collection. Denekamp Easter use. Easter task is dragged out of forest. April 2, 1953. Denekamp

Photograph showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell (nee Whittall) after a successful world land speed record attempt on Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, 1925. Date: 21/07/1925

KNVB photo collection. Prince Bernhard present for the first time at an interland of the Dutch Eleven.Nederland - Belgium (3-2), played on April 23, 1939 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam .. April 23, 1939. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Artists play football for the Bate of Masai on ADO site in The Hague. Piet Bambergen, one of the mounties, can be refurbished by the coach. March 30, 1964. The Hague, South Holland

Swiss four man bobsleigh team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Artist: Unknown

07/03/1908. Guyot, winner of the "Voiturettes" race.

Anefo photo collection. Soccer RCH against Wageningen. December 30, 1962

KNVB photo collection. Official Boeljon hiking.denemarken - Netherlands (0-2), played on June 14, 1931 in the Idraetsparken in Copenhagen .. June 14, 1931. Denmark, Copenhagen

Premier Meets Cup Teams - Prime Minister Winston Churchill talks with Arsenal inside-right Jimmy Logie Prior to the start of the F.A. Cup Final At Wembly. Both Arsenal and Newcastle United teams were presented to Churchill. May, 03, 1952.

United States: c. 1954 Professional golfer Johnny Farrell at left with noted golf course architect Robert Trent Jones.

The Princesses As Winning Competitors At Windsor Horse Show -- Princess Margaret Rose (left) and Princess Elizabeth with the Silver Cup which they won for the Best Utility Single Driving Class.Princess Elizabeth. and Princess Margaret Rose were among the competitors at Windsor Horse Show and Gymkhana, held in the Home Park,Windsor. They carried off two First Prizes for the Best War Time Utility Single Driving Class and for the Best Private Single Turn Out. May 27, 1944.

SANTIAGO BERNABEU in BERNABEU (2017), directed by IGNACIO SALAZAR-SIMPSON.

Valet Service for JockeysFor over half a century jockeys valet Charlie Stalker has been "doing" for the greatest riders in the country - cleaning their britches polishing their saddles, shining their boots - helping them "weigh-in" before a race and change afterwards. Ever wondered why britches at a mud-lark meeting ate spotless Like as not, Charlie cleaned them. Jockeys have little spare time and they wear the same gear each day. Charlie sees to that. Old Charlie - he is seventy-two and lives at Kingston - has been racing since he first toddled, working in stables and on racecourses all over England. Febraury 15, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Tukapa Football Team (4th Grade) Nitrate negatives, black-and-white negatives

Photograph of Lauri Lehtinen (1908-1973) and Ralph Hill (1908 - 1994) exchanging pins after the 5000 meter race at the 1932 Olympic games. On the last lap, Ralph tried to overtake Lauri. Lauri blocked his way, Lehtinen crossed first 50 centimetres ahead. Although blocking was a common tactic in Europe, the American audience booed.

Madrid, 05/29/1957. Don Santiago Bernabéu on the eve of the second final of the European Cup, which he won against Fiorentina, in the stadium that already bore his name.

1930S 1940S Two Excited Boys Sitting Fence Cheering Sports Team Holding School Letter Pennant

Rice, coach of Columbia Varsity crew team instructing

All Black (New Zealand) touring team to South Africa, circa 1928, New Zealand, by Crystal Photographic House.

Anefo photo collection. Jaap Eden and image Jaap Eden, skater, cyclist. October 13, 1967

Bocce Balls, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

President Coolidge with Silver Cup Winner. ca. 1926, Newberry County, South Carolina, USA, Willie Pat Boland of Newberry County, South Carolina, receiving the congratulations of the President of the United States for winning the $2,000 silver cup, offered by the Southern Railway, for the best ten ears of corn grown in the South.

New Zealand's trout fishing second to none. The Governor - General of New Zealand, Viscount Galway, with his gillie a at Tongariro river pool , in the Lake Taupo district. July 04, 1938.

Oscar Mackey

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France, Jacques Goddet. June 27, 1966

Photograph showing E.V. Hanegan, who introduced the game of 'pushball' to England (the sport was invented in the USA) in 1902. Hanegan is seen standing beside a 'pushball', which weighed 50lb, at the Crystal Palace sports ground, October 1902. Date: 1902

Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 1926 Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis throws out the first baseball of the season in the opening game between the St Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox.

Long Beach, California: June 15, 1924 Hawaiian swimming stars Duke Kahanamoku (left) and his younger brother Sam at a break during the tryouts at the Olympic Pool in Long Beach for the 1924 Summer Olympics. Duke won the 100meter freestyle gold at the 1912 Olympoics in Stockholm.

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