Sir Tom made 569 first-class appearances for PNE. The item comes with an Allstarsignings certificate of authenticity which will have photographic proof inserted into it and our tamper-proof hologram. The sculpture was inspired by the 1956 Sports Photograph of the Year which shows Finney beating two Chelsea defenders at a waterlogged Stamford Bridge. The concept to recreate it as a sculpture/fountain was by Ben Casey. He is widely acknowledged to have been one of the sport's greatest-ever players.

This Subbuteo Art piece is inspired by the 1956 Sports Photograph of the Year which features Sir Tom Finney of Preston at a waterlogged Stamford Bridge. In July 2004, Sir Tom unveiled the water feature sculpture “The Splash” which stands outside The National Football Museum. Unveiled by Sir Tom Finney himself on 31 July 2004, the stadium. Pages Businesses Sports & Recreation Sports Team PNE Community and Education Trust Videos #PLKicks Quiz: At Which Stadium Was The Iconic Sir Tom Finney Splash Photo Taken? Philosaurus Sir Tom made 569 first-class appearances for PNE. The Tom Finney splash statue outside Preston North End football ground,Lancashire,UK Preston, Lancashire, uk. About Tom Finney Sir Thomas Finney (5 April 1922 – 14 February 2014) was an English footballer who played from 1946 to 1960 as an outside left for Preston North End and England. The photo was personally signed in by Sir Tom at a signing session carried out and attended by Allstarsignings. English footballer Tom Finney being presented with the trophy for Footballer Of The Year 1957, by Stanley Matthews.Sir Thomas Finney, CBE (5 April 1922 – 14 February 2014) was an English footballer, famous for his loyalty to his League club, Preston North End, for whom he made 569 first-class appearances, and for his performances in the England national side. This week we show how Sir Tom Finney made a splash at Stamford Bridge. This Statue The Splash of the late great Sir Tom Finney is a beautiful one for all to enjoy. Based on an action photograph that became known as "The Splash", of Tom Finney on a waterlogged Stamford Bridge, which was awarded Sports Photograph of the Year 1954. Tributes left on the Sir Tom Finney statue following his death on Friday 14th February 2014. Plaque 1: The Splash by Peter Hodgkinson MA (RCA). Unveiled by Sir Tom Finney himself on 31 July 2004, the stadium. Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. Sir Tom Finney's 'The Splash' fountain lights up blue at Deepdale. Sir Tom Finney - The Splash. Plaque 2: "The Splash". Sir Tom Finney's 'The Splash' fountain lights up red at Deepdale.

Here is a 16×12 inch iconic “The Splash” photo of Tom Finney in action. Al F @James_Barr There are others of more significance obviously (apologies Preston fans) but I do love the Tom Finney one outside. The sculpture was inspired by the 1956 Sports Photograph of the Year which shows Finney beating two Chelsea defenders at a waterlogged Stamford Bridge. Follow me on Twitter, like my Facebook page and email me you requests/queries: Email: [email protected].

Unveiled by Sir Tom Finney.