Sunderland AFC in the 1970s: 19 iconic photos of players, fans & the famed FA Cup win
Once again, we’ve delved deep into The Echo’s photo archives to bring Black Cats fans 19 iconic, retro Sunderland AFC photos.
By James Copley
Published 13th Oct 2019, 14:00 BST
This time, we’re taking you back to the 1970s – a tough decade of economic strife and political instability in the United Kingdom.
There were strikes, power cuts and governments pitched against trade unions but in 1973 and against all the odds, Sunderland won the FA Cup as a Second Division side.
Scroll down to view these iconic, retro Sunderland AFC photos from the 70s – recognise anybody you know? Get in touch.
Scroll down to view these iconic, retro Sunderland AFC photos from the 70s – recognise anybody you know? Get in touch.
17. 1973
Billy Hughes skips past Leeds fullback Paul Reaney during the 1973 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Photo: Getty Images
Sunderland players (left to right) Jimmy Montgomery, Ian Porterfield and Dennis Tueart put their thumbs up for the camera three days before their FA Cup final appearance against Leeds United. Photo: Michael Fresco
Sunderland captain Bobby Kerr and manager Bob Stokoe celebrate after their 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the 1973 FA Cup final, also pictured is Legendary Sports Photographer Chris Smith. Photo: Getty Images