That’s why it was so difficult to narrow down this gallery of grassroots retro images to just 21 pictures.
We’ve got plenty covered though with historic pictures from City of Peterborough Swimming Club, district league football, Elton Furze Golf Club, Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club and plenty more.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
If you have any retro pics you would like to see published, or you have a team or decade you would like to see covered, email [email protected]
9. Carter Cup Final
Netherton captain Aidan Stanford lifts the cup from Hunts FA official Alan Poulain and (right), Peterborough Sunday Afternoon League Chairman Mario Storti, at Chestnut Avenue. Photo: Paul Franks
10. Palazzo Cup.
Sunday Afternoon League Palazzo Cup. Pasqualina Palazzo and Luigi Palazzo with runners up Netherton Social. Photo: Paul Franks
11. Palazzo Cup.
Sunday Afternoon League Palazzo Cup. Pasqualina Palazzo presents the recently resilvered cup to the Sawtry captain. Photo: Paul Franks
12. Peterborough Town v Market Deeping
Peterborough Town v Market Deeping CC Sunday league cricket at Bretton Gate. Depping batsman David Thomas Photo: David Lowndes