One of the great things about being involved with the Blueseum is that quite a few past players and their relatives have contributed to the site. In particular we are beginning to recieve rare or previously unseen photographs from the private collections of past players.
A recent addition is for past player Bill Redmondand his image gallery.
I thought I might show a few of the photos here, they are too good to just sit in a gallery not many people might browse.
I love this photo, a very young Bill Redmond just before his first game for the blues. Just look at the exctitement and pride in his eyes. What a magical feeling that must have been.
An obviously proud Bill sharing the moment with loved ones.
While at training (still wearing training tops) Bill gets his photo taken with his captain, Ern Henfry.
Bill Redmond and Les Carr walk the streets of Shepparton on an end of season trip.
Bill Redmond, Max Howell, Les Carr and John Costello who was a supporter and driver on a preseason practice game trip to Shepparton in either 1947 or 1948.
The boys exhausted after a big day on the end of season trip. Back row L to R Jim Baird, Bill Redmond, Ken Hands Front Row L to R Bert Deacon, Herb Turner, Jim Francis, Charlie Anderson (Head Trainer)
In front of a pub in Adelaide on the 1947 end of season trip Left to Right - Allan Greenshields, unknown club trainer, Les Carr, unknown club trainer, Bill Redmond, an unknown obscured behind Arthur Sanger, Jim Baird in the front, Doug Williams, unknown at the back, Fred Stafford, Herb Turner, Jim Clark.
End of season trip to Cowes in 1946 which included the U19 and second eighteen. Fred Hale is in the middle at the front, Jim Francis is directly behind Fred Hale. Bill Redmond is on the left of the two at the back.
Three proud guys. Bill Redmond, Max Howell and Alan Streeter who represent the three players promoted to the senior list in 1947.
