With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best retro archive pictures of Preston sports clubs back in the heady days of the 1970s & 1980s.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
9. Pictured at the handing over ceremony of toys received through a collection organised by staff of Fulwood Leisure Centre, to Preston Royal Infirmary, are, left to right: staff members Mr Tommy Lonergon, Mr Paul Nichol and Mrs Ruth Duxbury; sector administratator at Preston Royal Infirmary, Mr SA Farrer (to rear of Mrs Duxbury); divisional director of social services, Preston, Mr Donald Pickering, and chairman of Preston's Leisure and Amenities committee, Coun Dennis Kehoe
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10. The invincible St Maria Goretti's continued on their winning way with a 5-3 victory over St Oswald's in the Preston and District Cub Cup Final at Kennington Road primary school. Unbeaten during the last two years, the Ribbleton side were completing a fine treble, having previously secured the Cub League championship and carried off the Cunningham Trophy. Picture shows St Maria Goretti captain David Blaylock being chaired by his delighted team mates
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11. Superb bowling by Colin Walmsley (6-12) enabled St Cuthbert Mayne to gain a comfortable nine wicket victory over Broughton in the Preston Cricket Club Schools final at West Cliff in Preston. Broughton could only muster 62 all out and St Cuthert Mayne (pictured) passed this total for the loss of one wicket
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12. 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?
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