it was an Aussie
Twickenham, 1974
It all started with an Aussie. Michael O'Brien became sport's first streaker when he ran, naked and hirsute, into the middle of an England v France rugby match at Twickenham. Dared £10, the stockbroker became the subject of an iconic photo when policeman Bruce Perry covered him with his Bobby's helmet. Perry later told the Guardian that using the hat was overkill: "It was a cold day and he didn't have anything to be proud of, but I didn't think twice about using my helmet."
Twickenham, 1974
It all started with an Aussie. Michael O'Brien became sport's first streaker when he ran, naked and hirsute, into the middle of an England v France rugby match at Twickenham. Dared £10, the stockbroker became the subject of an iconic photo when policeman Bruce Perry covered him with his Bobby's helmet. Perry later told the Guardian that using the hat was overkill: "It was a cold day and he didn't have anything to be proud of, but I didn't think twice about using my helmet."