Category Archives: photographs

Getting an earful …

Posted on March 13, 2008 by

Evander Holyfield won his title but lost a part of his ear to Mike Tyson’s hunger. Photograph from Sports Illustrated by Jed Jacobsohn

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The MCG and its history (and Geography) – and – All good things to those who bait.

Posted on December 26, 2007 by

The day one had spent weeks and months waiting for finally arrived this morning. Boxing Day at the MCG. You can click on the link to study its rich history but the more obvious parts are that the first ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Captain, Cricket, Dravid, India, Kumble, Other blogs, photographs | 6 Comments

The Gold Rush …

Posted on October 6, 2007 by

They say that pictures are worth a thousand words. When one looks back at these, one wonders what the doubt was all about. This is Marion Jones. And yes, the photograph is the end of the 100m finals at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, controversy, Debate, General, photographs, Sports | 13 Comments

Don’t cuss me, man.

Posted on July 15, 2007 by

“To me, Curtly Ambrose was the supreme fast-bowling machine. He moved, with the ease and grace of a champion athlete across the ground, was beautifully balanced and coordinated, and could blast you out with pace if needed or revert to … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, controversy, Cricket, Debate, photographs, stories, waugh | 6 Comments

May the best man win …

Posted on July 11, 2007 by

Michael Jordan takes on the Knicks

Posted in heroes, Not Cricket, photographs | 4 Comments

07-07-07 ; The Tour De Force

Posted on July 7, 2007 by

Its a great day. Possibly the toughest sporting event of them all, the Tour de France flags off today. Different each time. Yet similar in its 23 days. And its unflinching demand. If you don’t believe me click on the … Continue reading →

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Hard punches need Soft Hands …

Posted on July 5, 2007 by

Luis Sarria made his living with his hands, as Muhammad Ali’s long term masseur. From the Sports Illustrated Collection.

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Play it again, Sam …

Posted on June 29, 2007 by

Its in every newspaper I guess, but loved the photograph so here it is. Sam Alexis Woods. 12 Majors. 79 Professional wins in all. As the line in the movie goes : I’m so excited, I think I’ll brush all … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, heroes, Not Cricket, photographs, stories, Tiger Woods | 11 Comments

Sir Beefy – And Walking the Talk …

Posted on June 16, 2007 by

“When we did the first walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 1985,” says his Beefiness, “there was a 20 percent survival-rate for people with leukaemia. Now that’s up to 80 percent and I won’t stop walking until it’s … Continue reading →

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The start of something beautiful …

Posted on June 15, 2007 by

Tiger Pataudi and his (then) fiancé Sharmila Tagore watch a cricket game. The scoreboard reflects a strong partnership brewing. Photographer unknown

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Standing Tall (outside)….

Posted on June 9, 2007 by

Bodyline remains and will remain amongst cricket’s bigger controversies. Douglas Jardine, central to that – drew extreme reactions from the two sides involved. To the present day, Jardine is remembered throughout much of the cricket world as the architect of … Continue reading →

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The King & I ….

Posted on June 6, 2007 by

Been a while since posted any pictures on the site. So here goes … Its December, 1981. England are touring India. And this is from the England team fancy dress party for Christmas. Geoffrey Boycott (apparently) appears as Ranjitsinghji. (Altho … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Office …?

Posted on May 22, 2007 by

I’ve often wondered if a sportsperson going out to perform at the big arena is actually just treating it like another day at work. Surely they are not. Surely the pressure is immense. Surely the chances of success are more … Continue reading →

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Vigaro ….

Posted on May 18, 2007 by

I know the title of this post sounds ominously like a blue pill – and will divert the wrong kind of people from search engines. But this is whats going on. This is a photograph of a variation of cricket … Continue reading →

Posted in Cricket, photographs, stories | 16 Comments

Steve Waugh … (episode 1)

Posted on May 17, 2007 by

This may surprise a few of my friends. (Its possible to have opinions and friends).But Steve Waugh is amongst my favourite cricketers. To the point of being amongst my favourite men. It doesn’t matter that his brother was by far … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Captain, Celebration, Cricket, heroes, photographs, stories, waugh | 10 Comments

Wonder who they came to see …

Posted on May 13, 2007 by

A day at work starts for Sir Don … Headingley. August, 1938. Photographer unknown.

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Like a Rolling Stone …

Posted on May 11, 2007 by

Mick Jagger returns to his seat. The rest of the crowd looks for satisfaction elsewhere. The Final Australia vs England Test of the 1972 series . The Oval. Photographer Unknown

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A smoke before the Ashes ..

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

One of my favourite photographs. They’d written him off. Stripped him off his captaincy. The rest is history. This is Ian Botham reflecting on his match changing innings for England against Australia in the Third test at Headingly, July 1981. … Continue reading →

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“What do they know of cricket who only cricket know” .. (2)

Posted on May 6, 2007 by

For so long he hadn’t needed any of it; not the support of the fans, not the presence of family,not the on-court histrionics.Pete Sampras did not scream, “That’s what I’m talking about!” after winning a set in his prime,half a … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, photographs, Sampras, Sports, stories | 3 Comments

The Aussies Arrive … !!

Posted on May 4, 2007 by

No, I didn’t get my links mixed up. This is a 1926 photograph of the Australian tourists train from Paddington to Liverpool. (photographer unknown – from Cricket – the golden age – extraordinary images from 1859 to 1999    )

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Pictures Tell Stories.

Posted on May 2, 2007 by

This is Harold Larwood. In 1933, he played in Australia during Bodyline. For England. In 1956, 23 years later, he was delivering for Pepsi. In Sydney. Times Change. Life Goes On. (pic by Dennis Rowe from Cricket – the golden … Continue reading →

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