23 retro pictures of 1970s & 1980s Preston sports teams, from dance & swimming to netball, boxing & football
By Jack Marshall
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 14th Feb 2024, 10:18 BST
Joining a local sports club can be one of the best decisions you can make.
The people you meet, the experiences you have, and the life-lessons you learn make being part of a team one of life’s great experiences, defined by friendship and fitness. Here we take a look at a few of the best retro pictures of Preston-based sports teams from down the ages...
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This group is apparently of two basketball teams gathered outside the Bluebell pub on Church Street, Preston - but we're not so sure. Anyone know what was going on? Photo: RETRO
Nobby Stiles presents the Stiles-Kelly Trophy to Tony Reid, captan of Ribbeton Rovers, watched by the finalists and winners of the Under 10s and Under 12s teams who took part in a five-a-side football competition held at Preston Grasshopper's summer spectacular Photo: RETRO
Both teams pictured above won the championships of their respective sections in the Preston and District Netball League. Magpies (pictured in dark shirts) won the Monday league title. The team included: Jean Harrison, Eileen Streatfield, Helen Chanock, Marion Eccles, Ursula Pennington, Carol Lansom and Joan Potter. Marinas (in white shirts) finished winners of the Thursday league. They are: Carol Peacock, Maureen Potter, Paula Sharples, Wendy Williams, Sue Hurley, Ann Baker and Kate Parr Photo: RETRO