Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:39 pm  

Someone posted old photos of Wigan town centre on another site that I came across and it made me think about some classic photos out there relating to Wigan RL.

Just wondered if there were any great photos I hadn't seen. What are people's most iconic/favourite photo that is Wigan RL related?

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:56 pm  

AncientAndLoyal wrote:

Someone posted old photos of Wigan town centre on another site that I came across and it made me think about some classic photos out there relating to Wigan RL.

Just wondered if there were any great photos I hadn't seen. What are people's most iconic/favourite photo that is Wigan RL related?

I have one from another site of Billy B going over against Cas away in the late 50s and it seems impossible for a player who as been brushed of to finish up in such a crumpled position without being seriously injured. The problem is I don't know how to post it if I cant find a link.

The one I always remember though is a Wigan v Hunslet match at CP and Billy is going over in the corner and the photo shows the Hunslet scrum half in the background suspended in an horizontal position about a yard off the ground with his head and neck disappearing into his shoulders such was the weight behind Billies handoff. This was an iconic photo brought up for years, but sadly no more.

But one which is one of RL folklore is not just for Wigan it is the one of the Wolfs Wall, a true classic for future RL generations.

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:02 pm  

There was an old thread on here with loads of great ones. http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=481772 The Central Park tunnel shot posted by Cronus makes me wish we still played there.

There was an old thread on here with loads of great ones. http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=481772 The Central Park tunnel shot posted by Cronus makes me wish we still played there.

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:13 pm  

This one



Smash

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:32 pm  

End of debate

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:43 pm  

stillinthepast wrote:

I have one from another site of Billy B going over against Cas away in the late 50s and it seems impossible for a player who as been brushed of to finish up in such a crumpled position without being seriously injured. The problem is I don't know how to post it if I cant find a link.

The one I always remember though is a Wigan v Hunslet match at CP and Billy is going over in the corner and the photo shows the Hunslet scrum half in the background suspended in an horizontal position about a yard off the ground with his head and neck disappearing into his shoulders such was the weight behind Billies handoff. This was an iconic photo brought up for years, but sadly no more.

But one which is one of RL folklore is not just for Wigan it is the one of the Wolfs Wall, a true classic for future RL generations.

I've got that as my photo on twitter. PM me an e-mail address and I'll send it to you

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:57 pm  

AncientAndLoyal wrote:

Someone posted old photos of Wigan town centre on another site that I came across and it made me think about some classic photos out there relating to Wigan RL.

Just wondered if there were any great photos I hadn't seen. What are people's most iconic/favourite photo that is Wigan RL related?

Challenge cup qauter final i think at wilderspool 85 john ferguson in full flight with brett kenny at the side of him awesome photo, amazing try.

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:35 pm  

Not the most iconic, but a favourite of more recent times

Might go and watch that try now.

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:47 pm  

Rolf Zaugg wrote:

Not the most iconic, but a favourite of more recent times

Might go and watch that try now.

I love this one - it's excellent for several reasons but HH's expression in particular takes me straight back to the moment when I knew we'd done the Double.

Re: Most Iconic Wigan RL Photo : Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:02 am  

Faz in the face mask