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Northern Rugby Football League match at Central Park. Wigan Warriors v Wakefield
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Northern Rugby Football League match at Central Park. Wigan Warriors v Wakefield
Northern Rugby Football League match at Central Park.
Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity.
Billy Boston of Wigan is brought drown by Jack Wilkinson.
19th October 1963
Ashurst
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wigan
England
78 117
Media ID 21815755
© Mirrorpix
Rugby League Running Tackle 1963
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This print takes us back to a historic moment in rugby league history. The scene is set at Central Park, where the Northern Rugby Football League match between Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity is unfolding with intense action. It's the 19th of October, 1963, and the atmosphere is electric. In this particular frame frozen in time, we witness an incredible tackle that epitomizes the physicality and determination of this sport. Billy Boston, a renowned player from Wigan Warriors, finds himself airborne as he is brought down by Jack Wilkinson from Wakefield Trinity. The sheer power and skill displayed by both athletes are awe-inspiring. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it becomes evident that rugby league has always been about more than just a game; it's about passion and camaraderie shared among players and fans alike. This image encapsulates not only the intensity of competition but also showcases how sports can unite communities. The black-and-white aesthetic adds a touch of nostalgia to this photograph while emphasizing its historical significance. It serves as a reminder of how far rugby league has come since those early days in the 1960s. Ashurst's Memory Lane Prints have done justice to preserving such iconic moments for generations to come. This print captures not only sporting excellence but also evokes memories of an era when heroes were made on muddy fields like Central Park – forever etched in our collective memory.
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