Rain Never Stopped Play | Mackenzie Thorpe

Rain Never Stopped Play 

Step back into a simpler time—when rainy streets were our stadiums, and imagination was all we needed to feel like champions. Rain Never Stopped Play captures the essence of childhood football: the rain, the joy, the goals, and the pure, unfiltered fun that lives forever in our memories.

There was no perfect pitch, no roar of the crowds—just a boy and a ball, living the dream.

And it’s hard to miss that lucky number 7...You might be wondering if Mackenzie was inspired by the great George Best, and the truth is—he was.

“George Best once told me he played football every day, twice on Sundays, and that it wasn’t the rain that stopped play, just everyone else. That kind of passion stays with you.”— Mackenzie Thorpe

Mackenzie’s Limited Edition artwork pays tribute not only to childhood memories but also to the spirit of legends—those whose love for the game burned bright, no matter the weather.

A heartfelt and nostalgic gift for anyone who never let the rain stop play—and for those who carry the passion of the beautiful game with them always.