Athlete Collection (page 75)

BASEBALL, 1867. Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1867

CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

WALTER PERRY JOHNSON (1887-1946). American baseball player

ROGERS HORNSBY (1896-1963). American baseball player

OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1897. Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897

WALTER JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Pitching in 1925

BASEBALL, 1861. Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1861

WALTER RABBIT MARANVILLE (1891-1954). Walter Rabbit Maranville. American baseball palyer. Photographed in 1923 when a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates

WALTER JOHNSON (1887-1946). American baseball player. Walter Johnson (left) and Ty Cobb

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Babe Ruth. American baseball player

DIZZY DEAN (1911-1974). Jay Hanna Dean, known as Dizzy. American baseball player. Photographed in the late 1920s in San Antonio, Texas

EDWARD WHITEY FORD (1928- ). American baseball pitcher. Photographed in 1962 as a member of the New York Yankees

BILLY MARTIN (1928-1989). Alfred Manuel Martin, known as Billy. American baseball player and manager. Photographed as a member of the New York Yankees, c1953

JAMES JESSE OWENS (1913-1980). American athlete. Owens in the midst of his broad jump leap, which was responsible for one of the four gold medals he won

COBB & ROCKEFELLER, 1960. American baseball player Ty Cobb (left) with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, holding Cobbs silver bat which he received as batting champion in 1911

WORLD SERIES, 1975. Pitcher Bill Lee of the Boston Red Sox pitches to Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh and deciding game of the 1975 World Series, at Fenway Park, Boston

TRIS SPEAKER (1888-1958). American baseball player. Photographed 1916-26 as a member of the Cleveland Indians

BASEBALL: PRINCETON, 1901. Members of the Princeton University baseball team, 1901

SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. Wallace Beery in the title role of Casey at the Bat, 1927

SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. Wallace Beery in a scene from Casey at the Bat, 1927

RUTH, DUNN AND BENTLEY. American baseball players Babe Ruth and Jack Bentley in New York Giants uniforms for an exhibition game. Between them is pitcher Jack Dunn. Photograph, 1923

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Baseball players for the Boston Red Sox seated on a bench, 1916. Left to right: Babe Ruth, Bill Carrigan, Jack Barry and Vean Gregg

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). American professional baseball player. Photographed while playing for the New York Yankees, 1921

High jump, Haverfordwest Show, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
An athlete preparing for the high jump at the Haverfordwest Show, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Two men stand at either end of the jump to check his performance

1936 Berlin Olympics
A.J. Williams, American athelete, winner of the 400 metres race at the Berlin Olympic Games, Germany, in 1936

Lt. G. L Ramplings victory against Italy, August 1931
Godfrey Lionel Rampling (14 May 1909 - 20 June 2009), English athlete, army officer and centenarian. Shown here easily winning the quarter mile flat race in 48.8 seconds at an international athletics

Lt. G. L Ramplings victory at the 1931 A. A. A Championships
Godfrey Lionel Rampling (14 May 1909 - 20 June 2009), English athlete, army officer and centenarian. Shown here winning the 440 yards or quarter mile flat race in 48.6 seconds at the Amateur

Official Programme for the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
The Official Programme for the Games of the Xth Olympiad, held in Los Angeles, USA

Milo of Crotona / Dugoure
MILO or MILON of CROTONA Greek athlete, renowned for his strength; wrestling champion in the Olympic and Pythian games

Muybridge - High Jump
Two sequences of an athlete high-jumping

Lady Athlete Exercises
This female athlete exercising is a paragon of health and fitness

A fell runner competing in a fell race in the Lake District, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Competitors finishing the Windermere marathon in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

children start the fell race at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Horses racing at Happy Valley racecourse, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Horses race past large scoreboard during race at Happy Valley racecourse, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Muybridge - Athlete Walk
Two sequences of an athlete walking

Robert Barclay Athlete
ROBERT BARCLAY " Captain Barclay" was famed for his extraordinary walking feats. His real name was Robert Barclay Allardice

C. B. F. Fry, Athlete
C.B.F. Fry, athlete

London Athletes W / Oxygen
London athletes breathe oxygen before exercise in order to improve their performance

Hereward & Lightfoot
HEREWARD THE WAKE How the swift and aptly named Martin Lightfoot overtook Hereward, who was on horseback

Ancient Roman athletes playing handball

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the Athlete's Journey" From the iconic Black Power salute to the solidarity of wearing an OPHR badge, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian Peter Norman stood by their side, showcasing unity in the face of adversity. The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, immortalizes strength and determination through its sculpted form. This ancient masterpiece reminds us that athletes have always been revered for their physical prowess. In 1924, Eric Liddell sprinted towards victory in the Olympic 400m race, exemplifying unwavering dedication and faith. His triumph serves as a testament to both his athletic abilities and his unyielding spirit. A Gilbert's artwork "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures the metaphorical struggles faced by athletes throughout history. Just like this wrestling match against a formidable opponent, athletes constantly push themselves beyond their limits to achieve greatness. During the intense wrestling match between Dan Gable from USA and Kikuo Wada from Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, these two competitors showcased not only their technical skills but also their indomitable willpower. England's soccer match in 1966 brought together passionate players who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill on the field. Their dedication to excellence left an everlasting mark on sports history. Jackie Robinson was more than just an outstanding baseball player; he broke barriers as one of America's first African-American major league players. His daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag symbolized courage amidst racial discrimination. Satchel Paige stands tall among baseball legends for his remarkable talent and perseverance despite facing segregation-era challenges. He proved that true talent knows no boundaries or prejudice.