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Vintage American Sports Life

Classic images of various sports activities from the past, showcasing athleticism and leisure in historical contexts.

Vintage Photograph. Runner poised at the starting line ready to sprint.
Vintage Photograph. Runner poised at the starting line ready to sprint.
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Archer spanning the ArrowTuition, teenager climbs over barrier, Berlin, Germany, EuropeMarine recruits during physical training at the Marine Corps Recruits Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)Runners in marathon, Washington, D.C.Portrait of a rugby playerThe San Diego Stars play an exhibition game on a regulation basketball court set up on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The event was attended by crew members and families of the carriers USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) and invited guests of the San Diego Naval Training Center (NTC). The game was sponsored by the San Diego Sports Arena in cooperation with ESPN Sports network. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Corey Farkas, 10th Civil Engineering Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stretches before his match at the 19th World Military Wrestling Championships held at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina, on October 26th, 2000. The Conseil International du Sport Militaire 19th World Military Wrestling Championship (CISM) is a multi-national wrestling tournament hosted by Lejeune, from Oct. 25-29. Competing nations include: Brazil, China, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, the United States and Vietnam. Wrestlers will be competing in two different competitions, Free-Style and Greco-Roman. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)Women Marine recruits stretch in preparation for a physical training session during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)Army Captain David L. Gilman from Oakland Army Base, California, a member of the kayak team competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Lake Casitas State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)CPL. Theresa Wentzel, US Army, poses at the Trap Range at Tiro Federal Argentina complex prior to the start of shooting competition. CPL. Wentzel won 1ST Place in the shooting Exhibition during the 12th Pan American Games. Base: Buenos Aires Country: Argentina (ARG)Sport, Athletics, Javelin, Female Official Blowing Horn To Warn That Competitor Is About To Throw Javelin.Vintage Photograph. Young athletes prepare for javelin training on a sunny day.Soccer team laughing togetherDF-ST-89-05975. Base: Calgary State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)Many tribes compete at the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTEST - HEARD MUSEUM, PHONEIX, ARIZONAMAJ. Bill Roy, a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team and the Air Force's World Class Athlete Program, practices his shooting skill for the summer games in Atlanta. MAJ. Roy is the reigning National Skeet Shooting Association world champion. PHOTO published in AIRMAN Magazine, June 1996.Exact Date Shot Unknown. Maj. Bill Roy, a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team and the Air Force's World Class Athlete Program, practices his shooting skill for the summer games in Atlanta. Maj. Roy is the reigning National Skeet Shooting Association world champion. Photo published in Airman Magazine, June 1996.Exact Date Shot UnknownWoman playing bocce ball, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia1970s FOOT RACE RUNNERS WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN BREAKING TAPE AT FINISH LINEA KMS student on the storm track at the KCT.Eddie Cheever driver portrait helmet cockpit Indy IRLMauro pelaschierJUEGO DE BOLOS - LANZADOR - FOTO AÑOS 60. Location: CAMPEONATO DE BOLOS. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.Vintage Photograph. Two men enjoy a sunny day on the golf course with retro phone and golf clubs.Vintage Photograph. Staying hydrated during an intense outdoor workout.Army SPECIALIST 5 Ruby E. Fox, left, from Parker, Arizona, after receiving a silver medal in the sport pistol competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She is standing with the gold medalist. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Three-legged race in a park, MassachusettsVolunteer coaching handicapped athlete, Special Olympics, UCLA, CAMaryland Hunt Cup, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette FrissellRunners in marathon, Washington, D.C.Jerry QuarryHigh school football dressing roomArmy National Guard Private First Class Daniel W. Schnurrenberger from Newport Beach, California, a member of the kayak team competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Lake Casitas State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Zermatt, Switzerland - Ski Racers, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette FrissellUnited States, Washington, D.C. President George H.W. Bush running with the Secret Service and Andrew Card.sand dune skiingSANTANA , MANUEL. TENISTA ESPAÑOL . MADRID 1938 - . FOTO EN MADRID , AÑO 1967.Army 1ST Lieutenant Peter Lash from Fort Dix, New Jersey, a member of the handball team competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Handlers hold the reins of the U.S. Naval Academy football team 's mascot during the Army/Navy game. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Young woman jogging with German shepherd dogs, German shepherd dog031026-M-9876R-268. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Ivan Stewart driver Baja 1000 Mexico off-road racing cockpit portrait 1999 1990s streetSport, Ball Games, Basketball, Player Taking A Shot At BasketVintage Photograph. Refreshing post-workout hydration for a healthy lifestyle.DF-ST-86-10912. Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)DD-SC-85-03005. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Patowmack Canal, Potomac, Great Falls National Park, Climbing Recreation, Michael DowneyGroup of Mexican-American young men playing soccer, Los Angeles, CAEnjoying cold beers after running the Kendall Mountain run begins in Silverton, Colorado and climbs 13,000-foot Kendall Mountain. It is typical of many mountain running events.interior detail BMW helmet driver racing suit gloves hands steering wheel cockpit08/07/1992. Jordi Arrese with the silver medal won in the Barcelona 92 tennis final.Volunteer coaching wheelchair athlete, Special Olympics, UCLA, CAChildren from all over Santa Barbara County participated in the 1994 Santa Barbara County Special Olympics. Two Special Olympians hold up number "1" after receiving their medals. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)01/01/1990. Spartacus the bullfighter.A woman Marine recruit runs through a cooling shower during physical training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)An Air Force Academy Cadet lights a torch held by a San Diego State University student, prior to the Mirage Bowl football game between the two schools. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)The statue of Olympic Gold Medallist Steve Ovett in BrightonGolfer holding flagstick , Golfers, Golf. Edmund L. Mitchell CollectionBaseball, sports and hands of a man with a sign during a game, competition or event on a field. Professional athlete waiting for the ball during sport with gear in nature, park or natural environmentMarine Corps 2nd Lieutenant Greg Montesi, center, with teammates as they prepare for competition in the sculling event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Lake Casitas State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Ivan Stewart driver Baja 1000 Mexico off-road racing cockpit portrait 1999 1990s streetGroup of cyclists in a raceSoccer - World Cup USA 1994 - Second Round - USA v Brazil - Stanford StadiumA runner is assisted in cooling off during the Tenth Annual Marine Corps Marathon. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)Young woman jogging with German shepherd dogs, German shepherd dog, Shepherd dog, PageUS Army Sergeant First Class Daryl Szarenski (Right) shakes the hand of US Army Colonel Arch Arnold III. Both men are from the US Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia. SFC Szarenski competed in the 50-Meter Air Pistol competition at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia on September 19th, 2000. SFC Szarenski scored a 550, but failed to make the final cut. Also pictured is US Army Colonel Steve Cellucci, Commander, Recruitment Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky, who is at the Olympics to support the military family. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)DD-SC-85-09736. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Sport, Athletics, Track, 'Linford Christie, Colin Jackson And Toby Box Running The 100 Metres At Crystal Palace.'LT. Daniel Lyons of the U.S. Olympic rowing team poses for a photograph prior to his race during the XXIV Olympic Games. Subject Operation/Series: XXIV OLYMPIC GAMES Base: Seoul Country: KoreaGiovanni trapattoniStraight on Medium shot of USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Walter Boldish (Right) with his friend Jason Shumway, paralyzed in a diving accident. For some, the Air Force three core values - Integrity, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do - are just words, but not to SRA Boldish. Last year, he promised his friend Jason that he'd never run a marathon until they could do it together. Last Spring, in spite of overwhelming hardships, he kept his promise by pushing Shumway in his wheelchair in the Park City, Utah, marathon. Base: Park City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)Two attractive young men shopping for athletic shoes (MR)Young Man Laying Fencenordicwalking womanNorth America, USA, Washington, Seattle. Seafair Parade preparation (Editorial Usage Only)As a cheerleader Cadet 2nd Class Christine Orzade signs an autograph during the Mirage Bowl game between the Air Force Academy and San Diego State University. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)Boston area - Blue Hill ski slopes. 10 miles from center of Boston just across line into Milton - Great Blue Hill ski area maintained by Metropolitan District Commission, available by street car and bus from inner city , State parks & reserves, Skiers, Hats. Photographs by Ernst HalberstadtVintage Photograph. Athletes take a break during track and field practice.DF-ST-89-05984. Base: Calgary State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)England, London, Wimbledon. An umpire watching play on centre court at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2010.Anefo photo collection. World Championship Football 1974 Germany, Netherlands DDR, 2-0; Supporters stand. April 30, 1974. Germany, GelsenkirchenAir Force MAJ (Dr.) Terry Adkins of Fort Yukon Air Force Base finished the 1049 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, from Anchorage to Nome, in 16 days, 10 hours, and 56 minutes. He placed 17th. At the end of the race he received a hug and a kiss and a smile from his wife Kaye. Base: Nome State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)Newport Scenes and Golf Course , Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette FrissellState Flag of WyomingNatalie Updegrove, first woman finisher in the Tenth Annual Marine Corps Marathon, is escorted through the crowds after completing the race. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)Vintage Photograph. Practicing baseball: a heartwarming moment of guidance on the field.Mongolia, Sport, Wrestling, WrestlerStraight on shot as Nancy Johnson raises her right index finger after she realized she had won the gold medal in the Women's 10-meter Air Rifle Competition at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, September 16th, 2000. Nancy is married to US Army STAFF Sergeant Ken Johnson (Not shown) who is also on the US shooting team. He competes in the Men's 10-meter Air Rifle Competition. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)Boston area - Blue Hill ski slopes. 10 miles from center of Boston just across line into Milton - Great Blue Hill ski area maintained by Metropolitan District Commission, available by street car and bus from inner city , State parks & reserves, Skiers, Hats. Photographs by Ernst HalberstadtROBERT REDFORD in DOWNHILL RACER (1969), directed by MICHAEL RITCHIE.Major league baseball player at batVintage Photograph. Enjoying a morning jog in a peaceful forest setting.CPL. Sandy Utasy, US Army, poses with her Air Pistol on the range at the Tiro Federal Argentina complex prior to the start of shooting competition. CPL. Utasy won a Team Gold Medal for the Women's Air Pistol during the 12th Pan American Games. Base: Buenos Aires Country: Argentina (ARG)DD-SC-85-03073. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)