Rangers FC 2003 Scottish Cup Champions Poppy Shirt: In Honor and Remembrance

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Rangers FC 2003 Scottish Cup Champions Poppy Shirt: In Honor and Remembrance

Rangers shirt with a poppy for Remembrance Day

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

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© Kirk ORourke

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and poignant image captures the moment when Rangers Football Club lifted the Scottish Cup in 2003, marking their seventh time winning this prestigious trophy. But what sets this championship apart is the unique poppy emblem adorning the chest of each player's jersey. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and honor, worn in the United Kingdom every November to commemorate the sacrifices made by soldiers during wars, particularly those lost during World War I. The poppy was first popularized as a symbol of remembrance through the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. Rangers Football Club, one of Scotland's most successful and iconic soccer teams, chose to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and veterans by wearing these poppy shirts during their Scottish Cup final match against Heart of Midlothian. The gesture was a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for freedom and peace. The team's victory that day was not just a triumph on the soccer field, but a symbolic victory in the realm of remembrance and respect. The poppy shirts served as a poignant reminder that sports, like life, extend beyond the boundaries of the playing field and that moments of celebration can also be moments of reflection and honor. This photograph, taken by acclaimed sports photographer Kirk O'Rourke, is a testament to the enduring power of symbols and their ability to evoke emotions and bring people together in remembrance and respect. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the importance of honoring their memory.

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