Historical Sports Portraits

Vintage portraits of early 20th-century athletes from various sports, capturing their attire and formal poses in black and white.

D. Flannery - Q'land R.L. May 16, 1951.

Spaulding i.e. Spalding, Yale

Anefo photo collection. Renners Tour de France team. Jo De Roo. 28 June 1967

Anefo photo collection. DWS against PSV 0-0, Vonhof (DWS). September 20, 1964

Anefo photo collection. PSV against Volendam 1-1. M. Nicolie trains PSV. August 12, 1967. Noord-Holland, Volendam

Captain Leslie St. Clair Cheape (1882-1916), British soldier and polo player dubbed, 'England's greatest polo player'. He played for England in the Westchester Cup three times in 1911, 1913 and 1914. He was killed on 23 April 1916 while commanding a squadron of the Worcestershire Yeomanry in Egypt. 1916

Eddie Burns - Coach & Former Footballer. September 01, 1947.

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

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Cycling Championships, 15 Mr Groen, 16 Tiemen, 17 and 18 Tiemen and Mother. August 11, 1966

Boxer Les Sloane. January 6, 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Auto races on the Zandvoort circuit. The English driver Graham Hill. June 6, 1960. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch national team in Zeist: No 1: Kessler (head). September 2, 1969. Utrecht, Zeist

Henry Porter. July 4, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Cyclists A. Visser. May 6, 1952

Dale Puren (right) about to take a pass at top pace during training. Below is *****. September 07, 1955.

1954 (CA.). Ladislao Kubala in a match of the Spanish team.

Anefo photo collection. Athletics Nenytobaan Rotterdam. Atlete Tilly van der Zwaard. 31 May 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Haarlem against VVV 0-0, number 45 holes (head), number 67 couperus (head) Both Haarlem. May 4, 1967. Haarlem

Hampshire ***** all rounder Derek Shackleton (pictured here) is among the 13 players from whom the team to meet West Indies in the third test match beginning at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday (July 20), will be chosen. Shackleton, who comes from Todmorden, Yorkshire, is 25 years of age. He is a medium-fast bowler whose skill is likely to be tested to the full at Nottingham, where the wicket can be a batman's 'paradise'. Shackleton is also an able batsman and last season he nearly brought off the double, taking 100 wickets and falling short of the thousand runs by only 86. July 18, 1950. (Photo by Retuerphoto).

***** trainer E. Flett. December 1, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. For the time being Dutch national team against Belgium, Willy Dullens of Sittardia (head). April 14, 1966

Churchman Kings of Speed Series cigarette card depicting Kenneth Bills, a British Motorcycle champion. Dated 20th Century

All Black (New Zealand) touring team to South Africa black-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives

Crack Melbourne jockey Jack Purtell had his first serious track ride this week since his race fall at Caulfield in January 2, when he suffered a had bad ***** injury. Here, he is looking happy on Maynooth, at Mentone. He attends to resume race riding on the first day of the 1953-4 season, August 1. May 30, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Ko Prins (Ajax) who plays against Czechoslowaki as a left sites. October 27, 1960. Czechoslovakia

Steere.N.Z. Rugby Union, 1930. June 25, 1930.

Anefo photo collection. Referee A. Boogaarts. December 8, 1963

Ilmari Salminen (Finland), won the 10. 000 m, race

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands against Yugoslavie 1-1; Referee Mullan. October 11, 1970. Yugoslavia, the Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. From the pits (head) Mid for PSV. September 15, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Telstar against Excelsior (after competition); Hans Dorjee, trainer Excelsior, close. June 9, 1982

Anefo photo collection. Blue-white against Volewijckers 3-3, Oldenziel (cup) blue and white. September 6, 1964

Young adult man holding a bowling ball

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

Joe Tinker in 1908, when he played for the Chicago Cubs. He was an exceptional hitter, runner, base stealer, and fielder (BSLOC_2018_3_123)

Anefo photo collection. International athletics competitions, Eef Kamerbeek (head). May 31, 1964

Erskine Is Best Young Boxer Of The Year -- Following champions such as Randolph Turpin, Dai Dower and Sammy McCarthy, who have held the title in previous years, 21-year-old heavyweight Joe Erskine of Cardiff, has been elected the Best Young Boxer of the Year. The choice was made by members of the Boxing Writers' Club, who were no doubt influenced by his unbeaten record in 27 professional fights.Erskine, who was closely challenged for the title by Pat McAteer and Peter Waterman, will receive the Geoffrey Simpson Award at the Boxing Writers' Club dinner in London next month. December 19, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Hector Gray. March 07, 1951.

Olympic Favorite Wins Britannia ***** Cross Country Race -- Lt. Emil Zatopek from Czechoslovakia who is the established favorite for the Olympics 5,000 metres at Wembley next year, won the Britannia Shield cross country race of five miles at the R.A.F. Station, Halton, near Aylesbury. Lt. Zatopek finished several minutes ahead of the field. Freak Czech runner Emil Zatopek, star of the 1952 Olympics, is running better than ever, Pirie reports ruefully. September 18, 1947. (Photo by Sport & Ge

Here's a promising young Queensland all-round athlete who has decided to give up football and concentrate on cricket. Some experts think he will help make test match history. December 16, 1952. (Photo by The Telegraph Feature Service).

Anefo photo collection. Telstarkeeper Stuy who has been paid in the sector and is that his goal has kept the longest clean, keeper stuy (head). January 19, 1964

Athletes ...

Anefo photo collection. Skating competitions for the first Isl World Cup for Prof Op de Uithof in The Hague, number 6 NEALY (head), Numme Morris (head), number 8 Leo Linkovesi (Finland). January 6, 1973. The Hague, South Holland

Davis Cup "team" tip - Australia most likely will be represented by John Bromwich and Bill Sidwell in the singles, and Bromwich and Frank Sedman in the doubles, in its American zone Davis Cup tie against Canada.Australian team manager, Cliff Sproule, said this on arrival today, after stating that the players would not be named until 48 hours before the match.The match will be played on July 22-24.Sproule confidently added: "We are out to earn dollars from gate receipts, especially in the Cup final, against the United States. July 15, 1949.

Poll photo collection. Dutch Football Team 1951. Abe Lenstra (Heerenveen) in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, a few days after the exercise interior against Belgium. April 24, 1951

Anefo photo collection. DWS against GVAV 1-1. Piet Kruiver with wig. November 19, 1967. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Volewijckers against Telstar 0-0. Referee J. Bijleveld. December 15, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Cyclists. A. van Houwelingen, Amateur Stayer. August 1, 1957

Vintage Photograph. Older man sits with card in hand with golf clubs leaned on lockers behind him.

Anefo photo collection. Ajax against PSV 2-0, Keeper Strich (PSV) (head). September 5, 1965

Poll photo collection. Dutch Football Team 1951. Captain Rinus Terlouw (Sparta) at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, a few days after the exercise interior against Belgium. April 24, 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Jockey J. Thompson. July 16, 1941.

1956. Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stefano lacing up his boots.

Fred Welsh

Anefo photo collection. Ajax against Stoke City 5-3, no. 8 Henk Groot (Kop), No. 10, 11 Mayor of Hall officially took in Tribune at Ajax. August 8, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Profts: Thijs Roks. April 14, 1952. Etten

All Black (New Zealand) touring team to South Africa black-and-white negatives

First Again to complete a stage of the South Australian Centenary Air Race. H.F. ("Jimmy") Broadbent smiles his greeting to Essendon today, when he arrived from Sydney in his Tiger Moth plane. He was first to complete the Brisbane-Sydney stage yesterday. December 28, 1936

Anefo photo collection. Cups Dutch hockey team. Thick logger. October 14, 1956

Anefo photo collection. DOS against DWS 2-3, trainer van der Laan (DOS). January 30, 1966. Utrecht (city)

Churchman Kings of Speed Series cigarette card depicting Ewald Kluge (1909-1964) a German motorcyclist. Dated 20th Century

KNVB photo collection. Right winger Jan de Natris (Ajax) .Netherlands - Sweden (1-3), played on 9 June 1924 in Stade The Colombes during the Olympic Games in Paris .. June 9, 1924. France, Paris

Anefo photo collection. European Swimming Championships in Monaco. Alex Jany (France) champion 100 and 400 meter freestyle men. September 10, 1947. Monaco

Anefo photo collection. Referee Davidson approves the field of the Olympic Stadium for Ajax match against Benfica Davidson (head). 12 February 1969

Jim Burke - Cricket. December 20, 1954.

Latest gym. pictures of contenders for the vacant Australian light weight title and Archie Kemp. They will fight it out at Sydney Stadium tonight. September 21, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch Basketball team J. Loorbach, head. January 29, 1969

Anefo photo collection. World Skating Championship for Men in Oslo; Ard pour with headphones and microphone. February 20, 1972. Oslo

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Olympic Stadium, 21 and 22 Helsloot Champion Ned. 1966 Amateurs Stayers, 23 and 24 Jan Janssen Sprint champion 1966 amateurs. August 18, 1966

Tourists Choose Their Gear:Jack Cheetham, the South African Captain, signs a bat at Surridge's Sports Shop in the Borough today, when he and members of his team, Selected their Gear for the Tour. They arrived last Evening. April 25, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. DWS against DOS 0-0, van der Linden (DOS). November 15, 1964. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Training of the Dutch national team. Eddy Pieters Graafland (Feyenoord). November 9, 1965. Zeist

Medalist Jack Barkel, of Sydney, and Dorsey Mevergall, of Florida, today entered the final of the World Senior Gold Tournament at Braodmoor Gold Club.Barkel, the first non-American to reach the finals in the five-year history of the meet, had to go into extra holes for the second day in a row.He beat Spec Goldman, of Dallas, 1 up in 22 holes. January 01, 1950. (Photo by A.A.P).

Anefo photo collection. Soccer players for archive, the harder. February 16, 1955

Anefo photo collection. International veterans marathon in Baarn. W. Weba with cup and wreath. May 25, 1968. Baarn

Test Match Selection -- A new Portrait of C. J. Barrett (Gloucestershire).C. J. Barnett, (Gloucestershire) cricketer, has been selected to play for England in their first Test match against the Australians at Trent Bridge on Thursday, June 10th. June 7, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Olympic Games At Helsinki - After winning and creating a record for the 1,500 meters race, J. Barthl, of Luxembourg, cries with happiness. July 27, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Volendam against blue and white 1-2, trainer Volendam, Ron Dellow. October 18, 1964. Noord-Holland, Volendam

Anefo photo collection. SC Enschede against Dwsa 4-2, Abe Lenstra. April 18, 1960

Swedish Olympic Boxers -- Leading Swedish boxers who will be competing in the Olympic games.Left to Right Top Row: Roland Johansson; Fly-weight.Roy Swedberg; Bantam-weight.Ake Waernstroem; Feather-weight.Brendt Johansson; Lightweight.Left to Right Bottom Row: Gert Strahle; Little-Middleweight.Stig Sjoelin; Middle-weight.Rolf Storm; Light-heavyweight.Ingemar Johansson; Heavyweight. March 1, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Clem Sands who meets Harry Hayes at the stadium on Monday night. August 31, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Holland against Belgium 0-1. Van der Berg (belgium) head. March 3, 1963

Mel Sheppard sports

Athol Strong probably biggest buyer & seller of horses in Aus. also an owner."Athol Strong of the sale ring. August 16, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. 3000m Steeple Chase Men. Verkade winner. September 24, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Youth interland swimming Den Hommel. Marjan Janus won 200m breaststroke. Here in action. August 19, 1967

E. (Ted) Moon. July 19, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Senses water polo noone. Water polo players. August 11, 1961

American Rugby League Tour Of Australia - 1953 - Football Sports. May 20, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Hockey team to Pakistan and India, Piet Duinker (Kop) Chairman Hockeybond. January 19, 1967. India, Pakistan

Anefo photo collection. Rowing. mate. Jaap Beije. 13, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch Basketball team T. Boat, head. January 29, 1969

Anefo photo collection. DWS-GVAV 2-0 Trainer Leslie Talbot (head) DWS. October 13, 1968

Anefo photo collection. New Ford Corsair V4 and new Ford Traktor introduced on the Zandvoort circuit through the British autocoureurjim Clark. Jim Clark while he sits on the Ford Corsair V4. November 4, 1965. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Ice speed skating, Birger Vasenius, Finland, silver medal over 1500, Olympic champion, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Renners Tour de France team. Jan Janssen. 28 June 1967

Vintage Photograph. Man in hockey goalie uniform ready for play. Frame 7

Vintage photograph. Middle aged man in white dress shirt and trousers holding tennis racket in front of cloud background

He British Schneider Trophy team who are practicing at Calshot, preparation for the great air race on Sept. 7th. September 18, 1929. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Ltd.)

Anefo photo collection. Cycling, coach Joop Middiderink. August 17, 1966

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