This collection of nearly 240 photographs and items of memorabilia traces the course of London's second oldest Football League club, from its foundation by former members of Homerton College in 1881 to the side that looks to climb up the divisions at the start of the twenty-first century The selection includes images covering all the highs and lows of the O’s past – such as the troublesome early years, the outstanding 1955/56 and 1969/70 Division Three championship teams, the 1961/62 side that reached the top flight and the promotion heroes of 1988/89 – as well as many fascinating images and stories. This superb pictorial history is supported with expert captions by Neilson N. Kaufman, the club’s historian for over thirty years, who has already published several successful books on the club. It will attract O's fans and anyone interested in the beautiful game's history. With over 200 action photographs, team groups, player portraits, cartoons and other memorabilia, this book illustrates the history of Leyton Orient Football Club. Are you, a family member, or an ancestor in one of the 100 pictures?
Publisher: Tempus Publishing Limited Paperback: 128 pages The book is in excellent condition and will enhance any collection. It has a read-only stamp on the FFEP that looks like a printer's edition. Images of Sport Edition
