Derby County's rich history is woven into the fabric of English football, and one of its most iconic figures is Steve Bloomer, a legendary striker who scored an astonishing 332 league goals for the club. A rare cigarette card of Bloomer has sold at auction, offering a glimpse into the club's past and the player's enduring legacy. The card, which dates back to the turn of the century, features Bloomer's youthful good looks and is a prized collector's item. Bloomer's father worked as a blacksmith and foundry labourer, and his son joined him as an apprentice blacksmith before becoming a footballing phenomenon. At the time, footballers were working-class labourers, and Bloomer was one of the sport's first true national celebrities. Newspapers nicknamed him 'Destroying Angel', 'Prince of Football', and 'The Napoleon of Football'. During World War I, Bloomer was trapped in Germany, coaching football, and was interned in Ruhleben camp near Berlin for several years. The camp contained between 4,000 and 5,500 prisoners who gradually formed a mini society with det