The Mercury takes a look a back through it's sports archives.
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2010: Thornton product Ben Kennedy prepares to line up against David Beckham when Newcastle Jets play a friendly against MLS outfit LA Galaxy.
Morpeth junior Ryan Stig signs one-year contract with Newcastle Knights after starring for Queensland Cup side Northern Pride.
Richmond Vale trainer Jason Mackay prepares greyhound Snozz for the group 1 Topgun at The Meadows in Melbourne.
2000: Rebranded National Soccer League club Newcastle United prepare for their first home game at Marathon Stadium.
Ten-year-old Tenambit Public School wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Stig selected in the Hunter Region PSSA representative team.
Medowie sprinter Jacquie Munro reaches 100m final at World Junior Athletics Championships in Chile.
1994: Former Test quick Jeff Thomson one of the drawcards for Maitland District Cricket Association’s centenary 10-over competition.
Newcastle’s fledgling Australian Baseball League team Hunter Eagles play their inaugural match at Marathon Stadium against Sydney Blues.
Ex-Servicemen’s batsman Brian Pead looks for a third successive century when he lines up against Port Stephens.