A dramatic sporting moment frozen in time 70 years ago remains as popular as ever with football fans, and even inspired a statue.
One of the finest players of his era - Tom Finney of Preston North End - was photographed during a deluge at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in August 1956.
Like a water-skier cutting through the wake of a speedboat, Finney somehow manages to stay upright and in control.
These days, there is little doubt that top-flight referees facing similar conditions would abandon the match.
But in August 1956, the Football League first division game - the equivalent of the Premier League - continued and the players were expected to roll their sleeves up and get on with it.
#players
One of the finest players of his era - Tom Finney of Preston North End - was photographed during a deluge at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge in August 1956.
Like a water-skier cutting through the wake of a speedboat, Finney somehow manages to stay upright and in control.
These days, there is little doubt that top-flight referees facing similar conditions would abandon the match.
But in August 1956, the Football League first division game - the equivalent of the Premier League - continued and the players were expected to roll their sleeves up and get on with it.
#players
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