In 1959, Jacques Plante Was the First NHL Goaltender to Create and Use a Practical Mask
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s hard to imagine a time when goalies didn’t wear face protection, but before Jacques Plante debuted his […]
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Fun in the Water: 20 Interesting Vintage Pictures of Surfers From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePeople have been surfing the waves, at least as far back as the early 1860s, particularly in Hawaii. […]
The Father of Surfing: 30 Amazing Photographs of a Young Duke Kahanamoku in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore there was the likes of Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew or Eddie Aikau, there was […]
Rare Photos of Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant When He Was Young in the 1980s and 1990s, R.I.P Bryant!
This post was originally published on this siteKobe Bryant, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and one of the greatest players in National Basketball Association […]
Rare and Adorable Childhood Photos of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Posing With His Dad Rocky Johnson
This post was originally published on this siteWWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, who paved the way for son Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has passed […]
Portraits of Laverie Vallee aka Charmion, Victorian Era American Strongwoman
This post was originally published on this siteLaverie Vallee née Cooper (July 18, 1875 – February 6, 1949), best known by her stage name Charmion, […]
The Fountain of Youth, 1904
This post was originally published on this siteIn their October 1904 issue, the Delineator magazine had a very detailed and well-illustrated article entitled “The Fountain […]
Warm Up With Traci Lords, 1990
This post was originally published on this siteProduced by Marc Lemkin (who directed Swayze Dancing and also produced 1989’s How to Get Revenge, hosted by […]
Before He Was Bond, Sean Connery Once Finished Third in Mr. Universe Competition in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteSean Connery began bodybuilding at the age of 18, and from 1951 trained heavily with Ellington, a former […]
The Story Behind the ‘Tennis Girl’ by Martin Elliot, the 70s Picture That Made Tennis Interesting
This post was originally published on this siteIn September of 1976 aspiring photographer, Martin Elliot convinced, his then-girlfriend, Fiona Butler to pose for a series […]
Annette Kellerman Demonstrating Her Diving Skills at Glenelg Baths, 1905
This post was originally published on this siteThe card to which the photograph is attached, says the subject is Miss Alice Kelleman demonstrating her diving […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture the 1953 Motorcycle Skiing Championships in Austria
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographer John Chillingworth took these photos at the 1953 Motorcycle Skiing championships, held at Ehrwald in Tyrol, Austria. […]
Portraits of Swimming Star Annette Kellermann, Who Was Arrested on Revere Beach for Wearing a One-Piece Swimsuit in 1907
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Annette Kellerman stepped out onto Revere Beach, Massachusetts in 1907 wearing a one-piece bathing suit that ended […]
Cool Pics Show Bowling Advertisements From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a small set of cool pictures that shows bowling ads from Belle-Aire Lanes in West Caldwell, New Jersey […]
“Never Forget Who Helped You!” – Amazing Then and Now Photos of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Coach John Wooden
This post was originally published on this siteEager for any advice on how to succeed in the classroom and the court at the college level, […]
18 Best Photos of Jamie Lee Curtis in Fitness Outfits in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe intrigue surrounding romantic trysts in the sweaty, scantily-dressed studios of Los Angeles fitness gyms was the plotline […]
Remembering Niki Lauda: 20 Best Photos of Austrian Formula One Legend in the 1970s and Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteOn Monday, Niki Lauda, the Austrian triple world champion died at the age of 70 less than a […]
Marilyn Monroe Working Out at the Bel Air Hotel in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1945 Hungarian-Romanian photographer Andre de Dienes met the nineteen-year-old Marilyn Monroe, then called Norma Jeane Baker, who […]
10 Fun and Creative Tights Worn by Professional Wrestler "Ravishing" Rick Rude
This post was originally published on this siteRick Rude was awesome at playing heel as it was, but his tights always helped give him that […]
Boxing and How to Train, 1904
This post was originally published on this siteThe origins of the Speed Bag as we know it today are shrouded in mystery. Certain historical artifacts […]
The World’s Most Dangerous Sport: Ski Racing Behind Cars and Motorcycles Speeds Up to 100 MPH in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteFor those of you that think we have extreme sports now, or the X-Games are crazy check this […]
When Bodybuilding Was Outlawed: Vintage Photographs Capture Bodybuilding Scene in the USSR in the 1970s and ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteBack in the 1960-70s the government of the USSR strictly forbid the opening of bodybuilding gyms. Simply put, […]
26 Candid Photographs of a Young Steffi Graf While Performing on Stages in the Late 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteSteffi Graf, byname of Stephanie Maria Graf is a German former professional tennis player who dominated women’s tennis […]
Unusual Vintage Photographs of Pink Floyd Playing Football in the Parks in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, Pink Floyd often played football matches, normally against an opposing team made up of journalists. […]
Rare Photographs of Princess Diana and Steffi Graf From a Tennis Match in London, 1988
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana played tennis with German tennis player, Women’s Number One at the time – 18 year old […]