Steve Bacon (@onesteviebacon) of London, United Kingdom, who was West Ham and Newham Recorder photographer has allegedly passed away. It has been speculated that he died on November 8, 2024, according to an online report. Steve began working as a freelancer at Upton Park almost immediately after we won the cup in 1980, having previously worked as a photographer at the Newham Recorder. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Who was Steve Bacon?
Steve Bacon was quite well-known former club photographer for Hammers. There’s Only One Stevie Bacon, is still available on Amazon. For more than 35 years, Hammers had a pretty well-known club photographer. ‘There’s Only One Stevie Bacon’ and ‘Hammers in Focus’ were published. retired now. 637 entries. Steve Bacon, the legendary West Ham United and Newham Recorder photographer, had once reminisced about his happy times documenting the Hammers’ victory and celebrations in the 1980 FA Cup final.
A famous image in Canning Town Len painting, piece 2 in his Upton Park collection, was one of Steve’s most well-known photographs and one of his personal favorites. Billy Bonds suffered cuts to his head and eye when Alvin Martin crashed into him during a Preston North End home game at Upton Park. The post-match outcome was significantly more well-known than the actual game.
Steve was unquestionably an artist, and photography was an art. Creating a memorable picture of one of the team’s best players was more than just a missed chance. Steve was able to snap Bill’s picture in the first place because of the thousands of photos that were taken throughout East London. Additionally, one should not undervalue the importance of earning enough respect to halt Bill’s progress for a few minutes and prevent him from making his well-known, scurrying escape home.
Summary
Steve Bacon’s funeral arrangements and obituary will be announced by his family at a later date. Please keep his friends, family and loved ones in your loving thoughts and prayers as they digest this painful lump at this time of their lives.
