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English League Division One match at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace 2 v Newcastle
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English League Division One match at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace 2 v Newcastle
English League Division One match at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace 2 v Newcastle United 1.
Newcastles Tony Green is taken off on a stretcher after receiving an injury. 2nd September 1972.
The Palace jinx returned in September 1972 when Green was scythed down at Selhurst Park by Crystal Palace defender Mel Blyth and seriously damaged his knee. He was stretchered off and out of football for over a year
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of an English League Division One match at Selhurst Park. The clash between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United on September 2nd, 1972, was not only filled with thrilling action but also marked a tragic moment for Newcastle's Tony Green. As the game unfolded, tensions ran high on the pitch. However, fate took a cruel turn when Green found himself in the path of Crystal Palace defender Mel Blyth's forceful challenge. The impact left Green writhing in pain and unable to continue playing. With great concern etched across their faces, medical personnel rushed onto the field with an aid kit and stretcher to assist him. The image freezes this heart-wrenching moment as Green is carefully lifted onto the stretcher by dedicated professionals who understood that his injury would keep him away from football for over a year. The crowded stadium bears witness to this unfortunate incident, as fans anxiously watch their fallen hero being carried off towards an awaiting ambulance. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both the physical risks involved in professional sports and how one single event can dramatically alter a player's career trajectory. It captures not just pain and hurt but also showcases unity among players and supporters alike during times of adversity—a testament to the resilience within football communities throughout history.
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