This was taken in a time when men would leave their heavily pregnant missus at home while they travel to a foreign country to watch a game…
This incredible shot was taken at a World Cup qualifier between England and Italy in 1977 at the famous old Wembley Stadium, a match which England went on to win 2-0.
Most Italian fans would have left the stadium feeling glum, but Francesco Boglione from Torino had one bit of good news, the birth of a son.
This is amazing! What a way to find out you have become a father! #Italia 1977. pic.twitter.com/lgiAuyZ7wp
— The Antique Football (@AntiqueFootball) August 28, 2014
It was a different time, a simpler time, a time before mobile phones and social media, a time when no-one could be contacted if they were out of the house.
Those were the good ol’ days…
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