Do you remember these South Tyneside sports teams of the past?

Mortimer Comprehensive School third team who won the South Tyneside School's Badminton Association third year trophy. July 1978.placeholder image
Mortimer Comprehensive School third team who won the South Tyneside School's Badminton Association third year trophy. July 1978.

Were you a sporting hero during your school days?

We’ve taken a look back in our archives to remember the sports teams of South Tyneside’s yesteryear.

Can you spot anybody in our pictures?

This week’s photographs include young badminton, basketball and chess champions.

If you see a familiar face be sure to contact [email protected] to share their story.

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