Football Team Collection (#3)

Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, London, c1933-c19375). Artist: Topical Press Agency
Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, (1945). Watched by Arsenal footballers Eddie Hapgood (his father) (1908-1973), Frank Moss (1909-1970) and Alex James

England captain Eddie Hapgood receives treatment for a broken nose after a match with Italy, 1934. Tom Whittaker (1898-1956), the England teams trainer, treats Hapgoods (1908-1973) broken nose

View of the north stand, Municipal Grant Park Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, 1925
View of the north stand showing the Field Museum on the left, Municipal Grant Park Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, 1925. Municipal Grant Park Stadium was renamed Soldier Field on 11 November 1925 in

The Battalion Football Team of the First Battalion, The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Poona
The 1st Battalion took part in the Egypt Intervention in 1882, fighting in the second battle at Kassassin on 9 September and the Battle of Tel el-Kebir a few days later

Clifford Bastin, Arsenal and English football international, 1935
Clifford Bastin (1912-1991), Arsenal and English football international. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Artist: Sport & General
Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Arsenals Eddie Hapgood and Chelseas Peter Buchanan in a strange pose

Action from an Arsenal v Sheffield United football match, c1927-1937. Artist: London News Agency
Action from an Arsenal v Sheffield United football match, c1927-1937. A split second interception, and Ball (Sheffield United) is beaten to the ball by Arsenals Eddie Hapgood

Introductions before a RAF vs Metropolitan Police football match, Wembley, London, 1942. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Phillip Game (1876-1961) is introduced to the RAF team before the match

Acrobatics in a Arsenal v Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge, London, c1933-c1938. Artist: Sport & General
Acrobatics in a Arsenal v Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge, London, c1933-c1938. Arsenal captain Eddie Hapgood clears the ball watched by Chelseas George Gibson (centre)

En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Artist: Keystone
En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Left to right: Secretary of the Football Association Stanley Rous (1895-1986)

English footballer Eddie Hapgood meeting King George VI, c1937-c1944. Edris Albert Eddie Hapgood (1908-1973) captained Arsenal and England in the 1930s

King George V presenting the FA Cup, Wembley Stadium, London, c1923-1936 (1937). Artist: Fox
King George V presenting the FA Cup, Wembley Stadium, London, c1923-1936 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936

Football team of the 1st Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 1896. The holders of the Army Football Association Challenge Cup. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 11th December 1896

Football team, Hammerfest, northern Norway, 20th July 1929
Football team, Hammerfest, northern Norway, 20 July 1929. One of the teams from two ships, the Blue Star Lines cruise ship Arandora Star and the Spark

British Olympic football team, Berlin Olympics, 1936. The Great Britain team were eliminated at the quarter-final stage, losing 5-4 to Poland

Perus Olympic football team in action, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Peru were involved in an astonishing controversy at the Berlin Olympic football tournament

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"Capturing the Essence of Football: A Journey Through Time" Step into the past and witness the remarkable moments that shaped football history. From Arsenal footballer Alex James gracefully maneuvering past three Manchester City players in the late 1920s to 1930s, to Jack Allen's powerful header securing Newcastle's first goal in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 1932. The Italian national football team showcased their skills on a global stage during the Berlin Olympics of 1936, while film producer Anthony Asquith paused for instruction amidst a game at Twickenham, London around 1932. Eddie Hapgood, captain of Arsenal FC, exuded determination as he ran onto Highbury's pitch in London during the vibrant 1930s. Meanwhile, an intriguing oil painting from 1925 immortalizes a talented footballer whose name remains unknown but whose passion shines through. Even political figures like Winston Churchill couldn't resist being captivated by England's prowess on the field as he greeted them at Wembley Stadium in October 1941. Young Tony Hapgood showcased his promising skills at Highbury during the early-mid-1930s under watchful eyes. Football is not without its physical toll; Eddie Hapgood received treatment for a broken nose after a fierce match against Italy in 1934. And let us not forget about Canada's contribution to this beautiful game – their football team made waves when they arrived on English soil back in1888. Finally, an antique black and white photograph takes us back to Sheffield United’s glory days - capturing sport, athletes, and leisure activities from another era altogether. These glimpses into football's rich tapestry remind us why it has become such an integral part of our lives – uniting nations with its universal language and providing unforgettable moments etched forever within our collective memory.