| THE CUP FINAL 1928 Blackburn Rovers win the Cup Final against Huddersfield. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5384 |
| Catalog #: | 248952 | |
| Clip Number: | 248952-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1496 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:08 - 01:48:34 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London SPORTS/SOCCER: Tournament, FA Cup | |
| Description: | The Cup Final 1928 - Blackburn Rovers meet Huddersfield in Final and thrilling tussle for football's most coveted honour. Wembley Stadium, London. M/S panning across members of the Royal Family before the start of the match: King George V, Queen Mary, Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother), Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI); they are standing in the royal box, probably listening to the national anthem. L/S of the huge crowd; they cheer and the King acknowledges. L/S of a man in cricket whites, standing on a high platform on the pitch who seems to be conducting the crowd in a singalong. Nice M/S of a section of the crowd waving. M/S of the Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield football teams running out of the tunnel. M/Ss of the King shaking hands with each member of both teams. "Huddersfield win the Toss." M/S of the two team captains shaking hands with the referee and each other; the Rovers captain tosses the coin for kick-off; Huddersfield win. "The Rovers score a sensational goal in the first minute... Rosecamp bundling Huddersfield's goalie "ball and all" into the net." Several shots of the match, including two goals by the Rovers. L/S of the royals in their box, watching the game. "The Rovers led 2-0 at half time." High angle L/S of Rovers scoring a goal. More shots of the game. "The King presented the Cup & medals amidst tremendous enthusiasm." L/S of the Rovers captain being given the trophy cup by the King from the box as the other royals look on; the other team members receive their medals. As they walk from the royal box, the players are touched and have their hair ruffled by spectators. Huddersfield receive their medals. L/S of the crowd. | |
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