Vintage Sports Award Ceremonies

Black and white images of athletes receiving awards at various sports events, showcasing trophies, floral arrangements, and celebratory moments from the 1940s to 1960s.

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the runway in Amsterdam v.L.n.R.Deconinck (Belgium), from Houwelingen and tube. August 13, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championship 25km Running in Stadium de Vliert in 's-Hertogenbosch. Künen (2nd), Veldhuizen (1st) and Boelens (3rd). 24 June 1962. 's-Hertogenbosch

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the runway at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, v.L.n.R. Gruchet (fr.), Gasparella and Gaiardoni. August 9, 1959

Anefo photo collection. For the 25th time swimming competitions for the I. P. Hauserbeker, ceremony to the President of "the IJ". April 9, 1960

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the runway in Amsterdam v.L.n.R.Deconinck (Belgium), from Houwelingen and tube. August 13, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Championships. Blankeauw from Nijmegen champion chopped. July 4, 1948. Nijmegen

Anefo photo collection. Cycling district on Circuit of Zandvoort on the occasion of the KNWU anniversary. Winner Wim van Est. May 3, 1953. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Holland against Belgium korfball jubilee competition. Game moment. June 7, 1953

Anefo photo collection. Departure from the Dutch Himalayas expedition from Schiphol. Charles Dufour (23), Fons Driessen (21) Enjan the ribbon (21) on the stairs of the Fokker Friendship that will bring them to Nepal. August 28, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. KNVB cup. KNVB Chairman Louis Schreuder handed the Tonny van Ede van Sparta de Beker. June 20, 1962. Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Circuit of Zandvoort Cycling for the championship of the Netherlands on the road for amateurs, champion Dick Enthoven (the Bataaf). June 7, 1959. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Congratulations From The AmbassadorNorman Makin (right), Australian Ambassador to U.S., congratulates Harry Hopman, non-plying captain of the Victorious Aussie Davis Cup team (left) after doubles partners John Bromwich (second from lift) and Frank Sedgman (third form left) beat U.S. Doubles team to clinch the Cup. Team from down under swept the first three matches-two singles matches of Aug. 25 at Forest Hills, N.Y., and the doubles match on Aug. 26. August 26, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championship 25km Running in Stadium de Vliert in 's-Hertogenbosch. Künen (2nd), Veldhuizen (1st) and Boelens (3rd). 24 June 1962. 's-Hertogenbosch

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands against England 1-1, the prince presented to English players. December 9, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Feijenoord against PSV 2-0, final KNVB cup Cor Veldhoen with cup. June 14, 1969

Anefo photo collection. World Championships to Recourt. Final Profs Stayers. Jean Walschaarts Amateur chase. August 7, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Cycling World Cup, Celebration Chase Amateurs. Jiri Daler (Czechoslowakia), Gert Bongers and Mogens Frey (Denmark) on stage. August 25, 1967. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Swimming competitions for the Obereltbeker in Amsterdam. 11 May 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Doubles Crown Goes To Australia The Duchess Of Kent, President Of The All -England Lawn Tennis Club, Championship Trophy To John Bromwich, Who Partnered Adrian Quist To Beat Geoff Brown And Bill Sidwell 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 In The All -Australian Final At Wimbledon, London, July 8. July 18, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photos)

Anefo photo collection. Sports afternoon from the palace personnel. June 21, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Championship cycling in Heerlen Finish Profs. Eddy Merckx on stage. September 3, 1967. Heerlen

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the job in Amsterdam. Van Houwelingen attracts rainbow jersey. August 13, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. World championship cycling on the job in Amsterdam. Van Houwelingen with fiancé, left his caregiver. August 14, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

United States Retains Davis Cup -- Members of the U.S. and Australian Davis Cup teams pose around the big silver Davis Cup at Forest today after the U.S. Won the doubles match to retain possession of the Cup. Left to right: Billy Sidwell, Geoff Brown, Colin Long and Adrian Quist of Australia, Alrick H. Man, non-playing captain of the U.S. team, Frank Parker, Billy Talbert, Gardnar Mulloy and Ted Schroeder of the U.S. Talbert and Mulloy whipped long and Sidwell in the doubles, 8-6, 9-7, 2-6, 7-5. U.S. won both of yesterday's singles matches, two more singles will be played tomorrow. September 05, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Olympic stadium pursuit for pros, Henk Nijdam promotion. August 10, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Dutch championships cycling on track at the Olympic Stadium. Ger Bongers. August 3, 1967

Anefo photo collection. WC cycling on the track sprint Profs final. Beghetto (2), Sercu (World Cup), Damiano (3). August 29, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of AROL Cup to Reager VIV by Hauber. September 3, 1950

Smiling Sedgman (Right) sees princess Alice Present cup to Patty after great battle men's singles championship Wimbledon.Radio Picture received in Sydney today, Shows Australian Frank Sedgman smiling as American Budge Patty receives his championship cup from Princess Alice, Counte of Athlone, after winning the singles at Wimbledon yesterday. July 08, 1950. (Photo by Reuterpic)

U.S. Team Gathers Around Davis CupAmerican Davis Cup Players gather around the famed tennis trophy with their non-playing captain, Alrick H. Man (center) at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, N.Y., Sept. 6. The U.S. Players successfully defended their possession of the Cup by defeating the Australian team, five matches to none. Left to right: Ted Schroeder, Frank Parker, Man, Gardnar Mulloy and Billy *****. September 6, 1951. Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Championships Cycling Amateurs Zandvoort. C. Holding. July 6, 1952. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Post-Game Congratulations.Members of the Australian and Canadian Davis Cup teams congratulate each other at Montreal, Canada, July 15, after Doubles match between the two teams in North American Zones series. Left to Right: John Bromwich and Frank Sedgman of Australia, Henri Rochon and George Robinson of Canada. Aussies won doubles match July 15, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4, thus winning the best-of-five series following their two singles triumphs July14. July 15, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Large cycling price of Amsterdam in Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam: Damiano with flowers. 25 June 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Cycling Championships, Tiemen Green Champion Pursuit Amateurs, Get Kiss from Willeke Alberti. 12 August 1965

Anefo photo collection. Davis Cup The Netherlands Against Hungary (Tom Okker against SRIKSRAI) congratulation. May 3, 1964. Hungary, the Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. World Cycling Championships in Liège. Honoring sprint, v.l.n.r. Van Vliet; Derksen; Gaignard. August 11, 1957. Liège

Presentation To Denis Compton -- Sir Pelham Warner presenting the salver to Denis Compton at the *****.A signal honour was accorded Denis Compton, the famous cricketer at Hastings last night (Thursday) when he was presented with a silver salver in recognition of his record-breaking achievements at Hastings in the 1947 Festival. Sir Pelham Warner made the presentation on behalf of the town after the close of play of the South of England v. Australians match at the Central Ground, Hastings. September 3, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Ajax against Sparta 2-1 cup final. Prince Claus (L) and Ajax's Vasovic with the cup. 19 May 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Glasgow (United Kingdom), 5/18/1960. Final of the fifth European Cup won by Real Madrid against Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3, in what is considered the best European Cup final ever held. In the image, Miguel Muñoz, with a tie on the left, with his players, with Zarraga raising the cup.

Anefo photo collection. End of Tour de Frats, roundemiss with fruit basket, in the middle organizer Joop ArmyStee. August 4, 1956. Arnhem

A Sedgman Drobny FinalPrince Missimo Lancellotti (right) Shakes hands with Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt after Drobny self exiled Czech became runner up in Rome's spring Lawn Tennis Championships April 21.He lost to Australian Frank Sedgman (left) 7-5,6-3,1-6,6-4.The Prince Presented the finalists with silver plates. April 23, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Australian Wins British Amateur Golf Title -- Douglas Bachli receives the British Amateur Championship trophy from Mr. Lindsay Jamieson, Captain of the honourable company of Edinburgh golfers.Douglas Bachli, 32, yesterday became the first Australian to win the British Amateur golf championship.He beat big Bill Campbell of West Virginia, U.S.A., on the 35th green at Muirfield, Scotland. May 30, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Soccer Amsterdam against Feyenoord in Baarn. Prince Bernhard presents prizes. July 2, 1955. Baarn

Anefo photo collection. Korfbal Westerkwartier against blue white 5-6. March 30, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Nye Bevan Shakes Hands With Sportsman Of The Year -- Mr. Aneurin Bevan, Britian's Health Minister, genially shakes hands with the 'Sportsman of the Year'. World Professional sprint cycling champion Reg Harris after he had presented the trophy at the Savoy Hotel, London, this evening (Wednesday).Reg, first cyclist to gain the title, gained a majority of nearly 7, 000 votes over Billy Liddell, Liverpool footballer, in the 'Sporting Record' annual pool. March 29, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Norman Gets His Reward.Smiling Norman Parker, captain of Wimbledon's speedway team, receives the National Speedway Trophy from Mr. R.A. Redhead, general manager of the Daily Mail at Wembley tonight. September 10, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix in Zandvoort, winner Jack Brabham on stage with a wreath. July 24, 1966. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

The FC Barcelona footballer Luis Suárez receives the Ballon d'Or of the 1960 season from the hands of the representative of L'Equipe in the run-up to the European Cup match played in Barcelona between the local team and Spartak Prague.

Top Cricketers -- Five of the Season's best cricketers hold the 'County' cups after the presentation at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London, to-night (Monday).Left to right - C.A. Milton of Gloucestershire (Fielding, with the highest number of catches; 44): H.W. Stephenson (Somerset, trophy winner for wicket-keeping; he claimed 86 victims): G.M. Emmett (Gloucestershire; he made the fastest century of the season - in 84 minutes): Fazal Mahmood (received a special cup for the year's outstanding performance, in Pakistan's first Test win against England when he had a match analysis of 12 wickets for 99 runs at the oval): J.H. Wardle (Yorkshire, who took 9 for 25 in the Yorks. versus Lancs. match at Manchester). September 13, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch championships cycling on track at the Olympic Stadium. Tiemen green, links Jan Derksen. August 3, 1967

C. Cullen Racehorse owner. December 22, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Roda JC against vv HVC 0-4. Joy at supporters. 25 June 1967. Kerkrade, Limburg

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

Anefo photo collection. Wim van Est engines. August 3, 1950. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Dutch championships skating ladies and men's all-round in Deventer. The Dutch Champions Kees Verkerk (left) and Carry Geijsen .. December 27, 1965. Deventer

The Governor General (Lord Gowrie) presenting the King's Cup to the Queensland stroke (W.B. Mole) after the race. May 15, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Honoring Louk Biesbrouck Sr. I.v.m. 500th competition. November 13, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Honoring Louk Biesbrouck Sr. I.v.m. 500th competition. November 13, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Football Rapid against NAC 3-0. Coorver (Rapid) captain. July 14, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Feyenoord against Sparta 3-2. Piet van de Pol on the stands. October 3, 1947. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Ned. Amateur wheeler team Colorado Schiphol left Arjan Jagt, Gerrit de Vries, Coach Andre Boskam Tom Cordes, Rob Harmeling John Languages /. September 9, 1986

Inspection tour of NASA installations: Houston, Texas, motorcade, address at Rice University, 9:34AM. Special Assistants to President John F. Kennedy, Dave Powers and Kenneth P. O'Donnell (right), stand on the field at Rice University Stadium, during President Kennedys visit to Rice University, Houston, Texas; spectators sit in the stands.

Chataway breaks World RecordAfter beating the Russian Vladimir Kuc in the 5,000-metre race at the White City, London, last night, Chataway is congratulated by his old team-mate Roger Bannister, (Right). October 14, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Ajax Schiphol obtaining Europe Cup II; Marco van Basten (R) Wouters cup. 14, 1987. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. National championships cycling on the job in Olympic Stadium. Dutch champion sprint amateurs wim merchant with cup and wreath. July 27, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Aussies in Davis Cup Finals on sidewell Win-Bill Sidwell, Australian Davis Cupper, shakes hands with Vladimir Cernik (right) of Czechoslovakia after defeating the Czech yesterday 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 in the inter-zone Davis Cup Finals to qualify the Australians to meet the Yanks at Forest Hills early next month in the challenge round. August 23, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Cycling championships, Eddie Kroon and fiance. 12 August 1965

Anefo photo collection. WC cycling .. The numbers 1.2 and 3 on stage chase ladies. Obodovskaja (2nd, Russia), garkouchina (1st Russia), Burton (3rd, Great Britain). August 24, 1967. Amsterdam

Happy Trio: Owner Mr. A. Basser, Jockey Neville Sellwood and trainer Maurice McCarten congratulate themselves on Delta's Victoria Derby win at Flemington yesterday. Owner: Mr. Adolph Basser finally got the reward for courage in paying high pries for yearlings. October 30, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Isaksson (left) congratulates tiemen green. September 16, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Holland Sport against NAC 1-3, honoring NAC captain Bram Lussenburg. June 26, 1955

Anefo photo collection. European skating championships in Deventer, on stage Ard Schenk. January 23, 1966. Deventer

Anefo photo collection. Cyclecross competitions at Duinhorst. Honoring Brinkman (Manch). February 5, 1956. Duinhorst

Anefo photo collection. Tour of the Netherlands. Arrival in Arnhem. Winner Rik van Looy (Belgium / Faema) is kissed by Rondemiss "Miss Remington". May 7, 1957. Arnhem

Fellow jockeys carry Willie Shoemaker from the Golden Gate track, Albany, California, when he rode his 391 at winner last year, setting a new record. Wilie went on to bring up the record total of 485. Willie sits on the shoulders of Johny Longden (left) and Gordon Glisson (right). May 18, 1955.

London (United Kingdom), 7/2/1936. The British Fred Perry (left) and the German Von Cramm posing before playing the final of the Wimbledon championship, which Perry won.

Elsevier photo collection. soccer game played NAC grounds Breda former international Dutch national internationals Bond Dutch military war victims. England won 6-2. Dr. Hans Tetzner (chairman KNVB) players Prince Bernhard. Pat Saward (Aston Villa). 22, 1965. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Cycling championships of the Netherlands on the job, champion sprint at the amateurs Jan Hezelendoorn (right). In the middle of the microphone: Dr. P. van Dijk President of the KNWU (Royal Dutch Cycling Union). June 24, 1954

Anefo photo collection. World Cushion World Championships Billiards in Amsterdam. Left Vieira and on the right world champion Suarez. April 23, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Annual national beer tap competition in RAI, Amsterdam. January 13, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Greets Aussie Rugby Men - The Honourable J.M. Tully, Agent General for New South Wales, greets Clive Churchill (second from right), the captain of the Australian Touring Rugby Team, at a reception given in honour of the team shortly after their arrival in London. Other players watch the meeting, which took place at the New South Wales Office in the Strand. August 25, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Basketball final cup competition Blue Stars against White Stars (ladies). Ladies team from Blue Stars with cup. April 13, 1968

John gets family congratulations after a win in October *****. Pop is at left, and at right....Clinker. February 15, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championship Beer stairs at Horecava in the RAI. January 5, 1966

Anefo photo collection. World Championship. Cycling on the road, l. Oudkerk, r. OttenBros. August 11, 1969

Honored: There is splendid news for the many Sydney friends and admirers of former Victorian trainer Elwood (Ted) Fisher. Ted, who retired last year, has been granted honorary badges by the VRC committee. Only others to have been given this distinctive honor by the VRC are Fred Foulsham of Mollison fame, Ton Waghorn, H. (Bass) King George Moxham, and R- D (Dick) ODonnell. Fisher always has been regarded as a first-class judge and his record sheet is clean.He won the 1944 Melbourne Cup with Sirius, owned by the late Richard Turnbull, VRC chairman for many years. January 1, 1951.

Women Rider Wins the Olympic Horse Trials -- H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presenting the Trophy to Miss Margaret (Hough) after the Victory Badminton.The British Horse Society's Olympic Horse Trails - Three Day Event - held at Badminton, Gloucester, country seat of ***** Duke of Beaufort, was won by Miss Margaret ***** were among the competitors.Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, presenting a trophy to Miss Margaret Hough at Badminton. Miss Hough won the trophy at the British Horse Society's Olympic Trials. April 23, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. World Championships to Recourt. Final Profs Stayers. Left Nijdam, right P. Post. August 7, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Tennis Netherlands against Germany to Velp sports park Beekhuizen, Tom Okker (right and Lother Pawlik. September 4, 1965. Gelderland, Velp

Australians win Berlin Cycle Race.Won Big Race. Australian cyclists Alfred Strom (left) and Roger Arnold ***** of champagne of celebrate their victory in Berlin's six-day cycle ***** their hardest race. March 21, 1950. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Championship table tennis in the Energalhal in Rotterdam. Bert Onnes (Dutch Champion) receives the cup. April 9, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Russian Victors: At the Russian Embassy yesterday a reception was given to the victorious Russians who won at Henley and beat Britain in London at chess, Admiring the Grand challenge Cup are (right to left): Josef Malik, the Soviet Ambassador; his Wife; and Vladimir Krukov, who stroked the winning Russian. July 08, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Cycling World Cup in Amsterdam. Friedborg with rainbow sweater. August 23, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Preparations for World Road Championships, French plow. August 14, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Dutch championships skating ladies all-round in Deventer. Erepodium with from left to Rechs Stien Kaiser (third), Dutch Champion Carry Geijssen and Wil van de Beer (second) .. December 27, 1965. Deventer

Anefo photo collection. Liverpool against Ajax 2-2, Hulshoff embraced by Jaap van Prague. December 14, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Portraits participants Tour de France, Gelhausen (Luxembourg / Austria). July 12, 1954. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Turn Championships in Alkmaar. November 29, 1959. Alkmaar, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Hockey Ladies Werere Di against HGC 2-1, Were di champion; Joy afterwards. 11 June 1978

Anefo photo collection. Feyenoord youth champion of the Netherlands, after a profit on DWS (1-4). Wim Jansen on the shoulders with cup in Olympic Stadium. 25 June 1966. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix of Low Countries on equestrian sport court Duindigt. Minister Braks (agriculture) at winner snack bar. 26 June 1983. Wassenaar, South Holland

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