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1885 - Hartlepool Rovers 2nd XV v Sunderland

What we know about this image :

Another Match programme from the 1880’s with a Printers block showing players in some very natty headgear! Did players play in that sort of kit?

The team shows one player who was to become prominent in local matters, J.J. Lister was a local Coal Exporter and Shipowner who had many interests , Councillor, JP, Sec of Rovers (and Sec of the Tees Salmon Association!) and father of Harry Lister.

 

Date (of image) : 17/10/1885

Donor : Estate of Mrs Vida Lister

Creator : B.T.Ord, Printer, Hartlepool

Part of the "Estate of Mrs Vida Lister" collection

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