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Ref. PT782 · Sports Memorabilia
A large collection of vintage polo trophies and photo archive
A superb collection of vintage polo trophies and photographic archive relating to star player Eric Tyrrell-Martin
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About this piece
Eric Horace Tyrrell-Martin (1905-1953) was an English international polo player who captained the English team in 1936. Born in Yorkshire, he attended Rugby and Cambridge before becoming a Lieutenant in the 16th Hussars. He married Edith 'Babs' in 1929, who was an exceptional sportswoman, playing tennis at Wimbledon and placing as a runner up in the All American Women's Golf Championship.
Tyrrell-Martin had a colourful polo career: he captained the English polo team against America for the Westchester Cup at Hurlingham, and was invited to represent England at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, but wasn't able to accept.
He and Edith moved to California in 1936 and he spent much time travelling the world playing polo. He and Babs led a glittering social life with many famous friends and connections.
Catalogue details
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- PT782
- Collection
- Sports Memorabilia
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- Lifetime, authenticity
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- 28 days, original condition
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