Vintage Sports Moments

Historic black and white images of male athletes in training and game settings, showcasing the spirit of rugby and cricket from the mid-20th century.

Photographic portrait of Andrew Comyn Irvine, the British climber, pictured in 1924.    George Leigh Mallory and Irvine were last seen by N.E. Odell near the Second Step during their attempt to climb Everest on 8th June 1924.  They did not return from their attempt and the question of whether they reached the summit remains.     Date: 1924
Photographic portrait of Andrew Comyn Irvine, the British climber, pictured in 1924. George Leigh Mallory and Irvine were last seen by N.E. Odell near the Second Step during their attempt to climb Everest on 8th June 1924. They did not return from their attempt and the question of whether they reached the summit remains. Date: 1924