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Field Marshall Montgomery greets the teams before the 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final
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Field Marshall Montgomery greets the teams before the 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final
Football - 1955 FA Amateur Cup - Bishop Auckland 2 Hendon 0
Bishop Auckland captain John Bob Hardisty (Bishop Auckland) is indroduced to Field Marshall Montgomery before the kick off at Wembley. Left is Arthur Drewry (Chairman of the Football Association, Director at Grimsby Town, and President of FIFA from 1956 to 1961).
Hartisty played six games for Darlington and played for Manchester United Reserves after Munich and later coached there. He also played in three Olympics for Great Britain in 1948, 1952, 1956
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In this iconic photograph, Field Marshall Montgomery extends a warm welcome to the teams participating in the highly anticipated 1955 FA Amateur Cup Final. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as Bishop Auckland captain, John Bob Hardisty, is introduced to the distinguished figurehead before kick-off at Wembley Stadium. Standing alongside them is Arthur Drewry, Chairman of the Football Association and Director at Grimsby Town, who would later become President of FIFA from 1956 to 1961. Hardisty's impressive football career saw him play six games for Darlington and even donned the jersey for Manchester United Reserves following their tragic Munich incident. Notably, he represented Great Britain in three consecutive Olympics (1948,1952, and 1956), showcasing his exceptional skills on an international stage. This image captures not only a significant moment in sporting history but also highlights the intersection between military prowess and amateur sportsmanship. As Field Marshall Montgomery engages with these talented athletes, we witness how sport can unite individuals from diverse backgrounds under one common passion - football. Colorsport Images has masterfully preserved this snapshot of camaraderie and respect between legendary figures within both military and sporting realms.
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