Pick a year, pick a decade, and there will have been plenty of sport played.

Playing sport, whether for fun or competitively, is something most of us have done.

So, take a look back at the 1970s and see if you are featured in any of these old sporting photos from that decade.

And if you enjoy Suffolk sports memories, head over to our Facebook page Suffolk Sporting Memories and join us.


NICHOLIANS FC 1975

East Anglian Daily Times: Nicholians 1975/76Nicholians 1975/76 (Image: Archant)

ORWELL HIGH SCHOOL, FELIXSTOWE SPORTS DAY 1975

East Anglian Daily Times: Orwell High School, Felixstowe sports day, July 1975Orwell High School, Felixstowe sports day, July 1975 (Image: Archant)

IPSWICH YMCA Ladies hockey 1971

Heading for a trip to Norway

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich YMCA Ladies hockey team leave Ipswich for a trip to Norway 1971Ipswich YMCA Ladies hockey team leave Ipswich for a trip to Norway 1971 (Image: Archant)

SUFFOLK COLTS RUGBY 1971

Another team going on tour - but doesn't say where!

East Anglian Daily Times: The Suffolk Colts team as they left Bury St Edmunds for a tour in April 1971.The Suffolk Colts team as they left Bury St Edmunds for a tour in April 1971. (Image: Archant)

SAXMUNDHAM GYMNASTICS 1979

East Anglian Daily Times: The Saxmundham Middle School Gymnastic Team pictured in March 1979The Saxmundham Middle School Gymnastic Team pictured in March 1979 (Image: ARchant)

RANELAGH ROAD SCHOOL, IPSWICH 1979

Holding the cup.... a young Jason Dozzell

East Anglian Daily Times: Celebration time for the Ranelagh Road School football team in 1979. With the cup is Jason Dozzell who went on to play for Ipswich Town and Spurs. He scored a goal on his debut for Town in the match against Coventry in February 1984.Celebration time for the Ranelagh Road School football team in 1979. With the cup is Jason Dozzell who went on to play for Ipswich Town and Spurs. He scored a goal on his debut for Town in the match against Coventry in February 1984. (Image: Archant)

HADLEIGH RIFLE team 1979

East Anglian Daily Times: Members of the Hadleigh rifle club team with a trophy in October 1979.Members of the Hadleigh rifle club team with a trophy in October 1979. (Image: Archant)

CHANTRY SCHOOL, IPSWICH BASKETBALL 1976

East Anglian Daily Times: Chantry Basketball Team in September 1976Chantry Basketball Team in September 1976 (Image: Archant)


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