London’s huge Wembley Stadium is usually a sports arena. Only for such special events as a Monkees concert does it allow performers rather than athletes to step on its beautiful turf. Davy Jones, of course, knows all about the sporting tradition of Wembley. And when he found himself all alone in Wembley, with its thousands of seats empty, and with an hour to spare, he suddenly decided to do what millions of British boys dream of: Play ball at Wembley! Quickly, he grabbed a soccer ball and began to kick it around in the stadium of champions. FLIP’s Ric Klein was there to cover the history-making happening, and this is what Davy’s “kickiest” day looked like!
Info Davy’s not dressed for sport, but the suede boots sure can grab a hold of the ball! Credit: Ric Klein
Info Davy sets up a shot. Hours later, Wembly [sic] would be filled with thousands of British Monkeemaniacs! Credit: Ric Klein
Info The shirt’s getting in Davy’s way, so he decides to get rid of it. Credit: Ric Klein
Info Davy looks like he’s talking to the ball as he loosens up in the famous stadium, playing on the same field where world championship games are played! Credit: Ric Klein
Info Even in a deserted stadium, a Monkee is really never completely alone. And here Davy signs an autograph for an unexpected visitor. Credit: Ric Klein
Info Breathless, Davy takes a break to rest a while. Credit: Ric Klein
Info After playing for nearly an hour, Davy realizes that it might be easier to kick the ball with his bell bottoms tucked into his groovy boots. Then he played a little more before calling it a day—a day he won’t forget for a long time! Credit: Ric Klein
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