Category: Sport

Boxing Legends

Oct 2, 2019 | Manchester, Sport |

iNostalgia remembers some of the boxing legends who’ve visited Manchester over the years

Wigan’s Cups

Jun 26, 2019 | Sport |

iNostalgia looks back on Wigan’s unrivalled cup and league achievements from the 1900s to the 1960s

Northern Tennis Stars

Jun 19, 2019 | Sport |

With Wimbledon just around the corner, iNostalgia remembers Manchester’s very own premier tennis tournament

Old Trafford – Behind The Scenes

Jun 12, 2019 | 1960s, Sport |

iNostalgia remembers England’s victory over the West Indies at Old Trafford in June 1969

Denis Law

Jan 31, 2019 | Football, Sport |

iNostalgia remembers the remarkable early career of Manchester City and United forward Denis Law.

Golf

Sep 30, 2018 | 1960s, Liverpool, Sport |

With the 42nd Ryder Cup in full swing this weekend, iNostalgia remembers when golf’s premier international competition came to Royal Birkdale twice in the 1960s.

Golf

Sep 26, 2018 | Sport |

As the golf world gears up for the Ryder Cup in France this Friday, Nostalgia remembers Manchester’s own European tournament

Olympic Bids

Sep 13, 2018 | Sport |

It’s 25 years since Manchester lost its bid to host the 2000 Olympics. iNostalgia looks back on the momentous day the decision was announced

Reg Harris

Aug 22, 2018 | Sport |

iNostalgia remembers a Bury-born giant of the cycling world and the legacy he left at his club the Manchester Wheelers.

Botham At Old Trafford

Aug 17, 2018 | Sport |

It’s the anniversary of Ian Botham’s stunning 118-run innings to beat the Australians at Old Trafford in August 1981. iNostalgia remembers a red-letter day…

Boxing and Belle Vue have always gone together hand in glove stretching back to the 1920s. Some of Britain’s most famous boxers fought at the King’s Hall over the years, including Manchester’s own champions Len Johnson, Tony Barlow and Frank Johnson.

Hall Of Fame – Fred Perry

Jul 18, 2018 | Celebrity, Sport |

Perry first started playing tennis on public courts near his family home. His exceptional speed at table tennis served him well as he progressed through the amateur tennis ranks. His 1936 Wimbledon triumph against German Baron Gottfried von Cramm was the quickest men’s final in the 20th century and the second fastest of all time!

Basket

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