As Wigan Warriors continue to celebrate their 150th anniversary, we have been looking through our picture archives covering the years 1980 to 1985 to for images of sporting action, celebrations and fans.
Wigan centre Dennis Ramsdale strides over for a try against St. Helens in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 25th of April 1982.
Wigan won 23-5. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan stand-off Brett Kenny sets up an attack against St. Helens in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on the 5th of April 1985. Wigan lost the match 19-30. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan stand-off Martin Foy looks for a gap against St. Helens watched by Brian Case in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6.
Attempting to lay a hand on Foy from the right is future Wigan star forward Andy Platt. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan player/coach George Fairbairn on his way to scoring a try against Huyton in a Division 2 match at Central Park on Sunday 21st of September 1980 which Wigan won 47-8.
This was the only time in their history that Wigan had competed in Division 2 and were promoted back to the top tier after finishing second to York that season. Photo: Frank Orrell