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Fine Art Print : Keith Leonard Aston Villa striker seen here hanging up his boots for the last time after
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Keith Leonard Aston Villa striker seen here hanging up his boots for the last time after
Keith Leonard Aston Villa striker seen here hanging up his boots for the last time after he announce his retirement from the game follow a knee injury. 8th December 1976
Gerry Armes
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21711648
© Mirrorpix
Archiveids Boot Room Dressing Room Football Boots Off Pitch Serious
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Relive the nostalgic moment of Aston Villa legend Keith Leonard bidding farewell to his football career with this stunning Fine Art Print from Memory Lane Prints. Captured by renowned sports photographer Gerry Armes, this image immortalizes the poignant moment when Leonard hung up his boots on 8th December 1976, following a debilitating knee injury. Add a touch of football history and emotion to your home or office with this beautifully crafted and authentic Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant photograph captured by Gerry Armes, we witness a significant moment in the career of Keith Leonard, the Aston Villa striker. It is an image that speaks volumes about dedication, sacrifice, and the bittersweet end to a football journey. Keith Leonard can be seen here hanging up his boots for the last time in the boot room of Aston Villa's dressing room. The date was December 8th, 1976, when he made the heartbreaking decision to retire from the game due to a knee injury. This snapshot freezes time and encapsulates all the emotions that come with bidding farewell to something so deeply cherished. The atmosphere surrounding Keith is somber and serious as he contemplates what lies ahead after leaving behind a sport that has defined him for years. The worn-out football boots resting on their hooks serve as silent witnesses to countless battles fought on pitches across England. This photograph takes us back to an era where football was played with passion and grit; it transports us straight into the heart of 1970s nostalgia. As we gaze upon this archival gem from Memory Lane Prints, we cannot help but feel a sense of sadness mixed with admiration for Keith Leonard's unwavering commitment to his beloved sport. Gerry Armes' skillful capture allows us access into this private moment off-pitch - one filled with reflection and perhaps even uncertainty about what lies beyond retirement. It serves as a timeless reminder that even heroes must eventually hang up their boots but leave behind legacies that will forever echo
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