These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Arsenal Goalkeeper Jack Kelsey

In 1954, the Arsenal soccer team played a game that was shrouded in a thick fog, and goalkeeper Jack Kelsey actually stayed on the pitch for 15 minutes after the game was called because he couldn't see what was going on. A similar event happened in 1937 during a Christmas Day match between Chelsea and Stamford Ridge.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.