This photo is from the Bridgeport Youth Soccer League and dates back to 1986. Shown in the back row kneeling is Coach Jeff Perine. Do you know any of the other youngsters shown? If so, feel free to identify them in the comment section below.

Although a date is not known for this photo, it clearly goes back to the earlier part of the 1900s. At the time the City of Nitro had posted speed limit, as shown on the right of the photo, of just 10 miles per hour.

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dick@duez.ws