Caption
The Whirl-o-bath is a physiotherapist version of ye old Saturday night wash tub. A relaxed player reads the sports page, while water kept at a temperature of at least 102 degrees, speeds up the cure of sore muscles.
Release Date
November 26, 1957
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
In a soccer game at Rugby, England, in 1823, William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it. Little did he suspect that a time would come when the eyes of a nation would be focused on a group of strangely dressed men, entrusted with the task of running better with the ball than their opponents. What would be Ellis' reaction to the two sets of uniforms, pads and spacemenlike helmets worn by the well-padded players of today?
Date
October 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82366
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176630
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Long after players and spectators have departed, a light still shines in the stadium, it comes from the dressing-room where the equipment manager and his assistants tidy up the room, repair damaged uniforms and pads, or prepare for the out-of-town game. They know that a well-equipped man will concentrate more easily on a common aim: the winning of that all important game.
Date
October 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82367
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176631
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
To use his head in a game a player must have it well protected. These bulky looking but featherweight helmets with nose and jaw protector are a must in today's high speeded, hard tackling and constant body-contact game.
Date
October 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82368
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176632
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
A real career saver in football is the well qualified, usually University graduate trainer. He keeps the players in excellent physical condition supervising their diet, massaging their bodies and nursing their aches and pains.
Date
October 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82369
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176633
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
If an army walks on its stomach, football players use heelless, bakelite-cleated laced boots. These boots give a maximum of protection and comfort, and the screwed-on cleats provide a firm, tractor-like footing.
Date
October 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82370
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176634
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #133: Football Behind the Scenes: The Dressing-Room
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada Photos
Release Date
November 26, 1957
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
The Whirl-o-bath is a physiotherapist version of ye old Saturday night wash tub. A relaxed player reads the sports page, while water kept at a temperature of at least 102 degrees, speeds up the cure of sore muscles.
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