How’s this for a view? If you ask us, it’s pretty spectacular! Though it might be a bit difficult to follow the action. This remarkable shot was taken during the World Series in 1960. Since you haven’t got a hope of being able to tell who’s playing from the image, let us fill you in: it was the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates battling it out.
The mega-excited fans you can see here are Pittsburgh University students who braved the heights of the cathedral on their campus, clambering to the top to catch a glimpse of the action. The reason they’re so happy? What they were witnessing was their team’s first World Series win in over 30 years.
The Hooligans Have Arrived
While most fans just want to have a good time watching the game and supporting their team, that's not the case for everyone. There's always at least one hooligan who's looking for trouble. At face value, this photo might look like a whole lot of fun, but context is everything.
Such was the case in June of 1981. After being defeated by the Swiss team, British fans decided to cause a commotion. Next time maybe just drown your sorrow at the bar? Also, fans were upset that they might not have qualified for the 1982 World Cup. But in the end, they did.
Listen Carefully
If you’re ever lucky enough to be in the presence of a professional in your field, be sure to emulate everyone in this photo literally and give said professional your undivided attention. You never know what tips and tricks you might pick up, and their advice could be just what you need to tip the scales in your favor. If you’re not sure who it is, this crowd. It is listening to so intently, well, that’s a baseball legend, Ted Williams. This snap was taken at a training camp in 1956.
While Williams was already making strides at the time, he still hadn’t even peaked. The champ had yet to achieve his best major league records. It’s beautiful to see such a skilled sportsman sharing his knowledge with colleagues and the next generation of sporting heroes.
Wait, Bolt Lost?
Another incredible mid-race shot. This time, featuring the force of nature that is Usain Bolt. There was a time when the runner seemed unstoppable. The idea of someone outstripping him on the track? Absurd. However, few people remember that Bolt’s first Olympic appearance was a fail.
Bolt felt most at home in the 200m race, so it was a shock, back in 2004, when he was eliminated before the final. With a running time of 21.05 in one of the heats, Bolt was out. In an inspiring turnaround, he would go on, just four years later, to set a world record in the same race with a time of 19.30.
Always Be Safe
Athletes competing in winter sports often find themselves in the midst of some pretty spectacular scenery. Yet we doubt they’re able to take too much time to soak it in! This mountainous, fog-ridden backdrop looks majestic and apocalyptic all at once. In the foreground, three skiers can be seen in mid-air and mid-competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Held in Sochi, Russia, the conditions were formidable. Yet competitors Katrin Ofner, Anna Holmlund, and Stephanie Joffroy were fearless as they vied for the top spot on the podium. Can you imagine competing in such an intense sport with your vision so limited by fog?