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Charltons Keith Peacock and Mike Rose - footballs first ever substitutes
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Charltons Keith Peacock and Mike Rose - footballs first ever substitutes
Football - 1965 / 1966 Second Division - Bolton Wanderers 4 Charlton Athletic 2
The Charlton Athletic team group before the game at Burnden Park on 21/8/65.
Left to right: Mick Rose, Billy Bonds, Keith Peacock.
This was the famous game that produced the first ever substitute that was used. Charltons Keith Peacock replaced injured goalkeeper Mike Rose eleven minutes into the game
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In this iconic print captured by Colorsport Images, we are transported back to the historic moment in football history when Charlton Athletic made a groundbreaking substitution. The image showcases three key players from the Charlton Athletic team group before their game against Bolton Wanderers on August 21st, 1965. From left to right, we see Mick Rose, Billy Bonds, and Keith Peacock. Little did they know that this match would forever be etched in football's annals as the birthplace of substitutions. As fate would have it, just eleven minutes into the game at Burnden Park, goalkeeper Mike Rose suffered an injury that forced him off the field. It was then that Keith Peacock stepped onto the pitch as his replacement - becoming football's first-ever substitute player. This pivotal moment marked a significant shift in how teams approached matches and revolutionized tactical strategies within the sport. The photograph serves as a testament to these pioneering athletes who unknowingly played a role in shaping modern-day football. Their determination and resilience paved the way for future generations of players who would come to rely on substitutes' invaluable contributions during intense matches. Colorsport Images has expertly preserved this snapshot of sporting history for fans and enthusiasts alike to admire and appreciate for years to come.
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