Siren of Titan

Siren of Titan

Lots of cricket and soccer on here. And then random things I love and question. Thanks for stopping by.

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Gregory Peck candid, 1948.

17 AUG 1953: Children playing cricket in a back-street near the Kennington Oval with the landmark gasometer in the background. Allsport Hulton

aussiecricket:

Crowds queue outside Lord’s ahead of the 1934 Ashes Test at Lord’s (June 22, 1934). Getty

worth. it.

annacalvi-and-cricket:

The original English lady cricketers.
Loving the sailor suits. If they were dressed like that and Japanese, they’d be preparing to kick some ass. Maybe I’ve seen to many Manga films?

The old empire…

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um-er:

pakistanicricketers:

Imran Khan and Wasim Akram after scoring centuries in Australia

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housingworksbookstore:

harperperennial:

megzam:

weirdvintage:

Mystery writer Agatha Christie with her surf board “Fred” in 1922. She was one of the earliest Britons to master stand-up surfing while visiting Hawaii. (via Retronaut)

OH MY

BAMF.

Well HELLO new author in shorts!

artcomesfirst:

Run D MC
Hand me downs

jettrinks:

Gregory Peck photographed by Philippe Halsman, 1949.

usnatarchives:

What a Sport Wednesday gets a kick today with a visit from Edson Arantes Nacimento, better known as Pelé. He stopped by the Rose Garden on June 28, 1975, to share some pointers on soccer with President Ford. In a background memo for the meeting Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, himself a soccer fan, noted that Pelé was not only one of the world’s foremost athletes but also the most highly paid at the time. Pelé’s career included several notable distinctions. He started playing for Brazil’s national team at 16, helped his country to achieve three consecutive World Cup victories, and became known for his exceptional playing style and spectacular goals. Pelé retired from his Brazilian club team Santos in 1974. The following year he signed a two-year contract with the New York Cosmos, a team in the North American Soccer League. For him this career move also served as an opportunity for cultural exchange. His popularity helped to increase awareness and interest in the sport in the United States. After their meeting President Ford sent Pelé a photo of them together at the White House, inscribed to him “with admiration for one of the ‘all time’ super-stars and with appreciation for your contribution to better understanding between your fine people and mine. Very best wishes.”
Image and text from the Ford Presidential Library Facebook page.

footballarchive:

thenycosmos:

The coolest soccer team.

Werner Roth: “Its Gotta Be The Shoes”