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Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team victory parade after winning the Challenge Cup
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Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team victory parade after winning the Challenge Cup
Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team victory parade after winning the Challenge Cup, in May 1967, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, England.
Rovers defeated Barrow in the final where a crowd of 77, 000 paid a then record 54, 435 to watch the game. Rovers won the match 17-12
Tom Lyons
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
X4657
Media ID 21820499
© Mirrorpix
Challenge Cup Cups League Rugby Trophies 1967
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Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team Celebrates Historic Challenge Cup Victory in Grand Style
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. In this print by Tom Lyons, we are transported back to the glorious moment of May 1967 when Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team triumphantly paraded through the streets of Featherstone, West Yorkshire. The air is electric with excitement as the team basks in their well-deserved victory after winning the prestigious Challenge Cup. The image captures a sea of jubilant faces lining the parade route, eagerly cheering on their local heroes. It was a day etched into history as an astonishing crowd of 77,000 spectators gathered to witness this monumental event. A record-breaking 54,435 fans paid homage to their beloved team and witnessed an unforgettable match against Barrow. With sheer determination and unwavering teamwork, Featherstone Rovers emerged victorious with a triumphant scoreline of 17-12. This remarkable achievement brought immense pride not only to the players but also to every member of this tight-knit community. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder of how sport can unite people from all walks of life and ignite unbridled passion within them. It encapsulates the essence of rugby league - fierce competition intertwined with camaraderie and shared joy. Tom Lyons has masterfully captured this historic moment that will forever be cherished by Featherstone's loyal supporters. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that victories like these transcend generations and continue to inspire future athletes
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