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Wartime Clash: Fred Harris of Birmingham City vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Former Players) - South League
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Wartime Clash: Fred Harris of Birmingham City vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Former Players) - South League
Wartime League South - Tottenham Hotspur v Birmingham City
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and passion of a wartime football clash between Fred Harris of Birmingham City and Tottenham Hotspur, two storied clubs brought together in the unique setting of the South League during World War II. The South League, also known as the Wartime League South, was formed in 1939 as a response to the suspension of the Football League due to the outbreak of war. In this image, Harris, a Birmingham City legend and future England international, is seen in the thick of the action, locked in a fierce battle with a Tottenham Hotspur opponent. The players' determined expressions and focused gaze speak to the unyielding spirit of football during this challenging time, as well as the resilience and camaraderie that defined the game during the war years. The photograph, part of the extensive archives of Birmingham City Football Club, offers a glimpse into the rich history of English football and the unique circumstances that shaped it during the 20th century. The image is a testament to the enduring power of the beautiful game to bring people together, even in the most trying of times.
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