From the Sphere, 23 May 1936, this photograph of Irish solicitor TG (‘George’) McVeagh competing in the Davis Cup of the same year. The firm established by him in Kildare Street survived well into this century.

By the early 20th century many Irish lawyers had forsaken bloodsport for ball games, with some, such as McVeagh, becoming very successful amateurs.

More on McVeagh here.

Image Credit: British Newspaper Archives.