Bonhams Sporting Memorabilia results, 27 Feb 2008

Details: Mar 01 2008

World Cup 1966 No.7 semi-final shirt

These are the sales results of the football shirts auctioned at Bonhams Sporting Memorabilia auction - CHESTER, 27 Feb 2008

Lot No: 282

World Cup 1966 No.7 semi-final shirt

Umbro white long-sleeved England shirt embroidered with three lions badge and red number 7 to rear. This shirt was believed to be worn by Alan Ball in the World Cup semi-final on 26th July 1966 v Portugal, Alan Ball informed the vendor that it was the semi-final shirt and the vendor has sworn an affadavit to that effect. Lot includes Alan Balls Everton wageslip from 24th January 1970 and a postcard sent from Englands Mexico 1970 training camp to the vendor by Alan Ball.

Footnote:
The first semi-final to take place in 1966 was that between England and Portugal. This match in contrast to the second semi-final turned out to be an exciting game. Bobby Charlton upstaged Eusebio with what many believe was his finest ever game for England and he even received congratulatory handshakes from the Portuguese after his spectacular second goal. The most poignant image of this game was Eusebio’s tears as he left the pitch heartbroken in defeat.

Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000

Alan Balls World Cup 1966 training jacket

Lot No: 283

Alan Balls World Cup 1966 training jacket

Blue mitre jacket embroidered with three lions badge, this was Alan Balls training jacket for the World Cup in 1966 and was given to the vendor by Alan Ball.

Sold for £2,000 plus Premium and tax

Gordon Banks match worn 1970 World Cup shirt

Lot No: 289*

Gordon Banks match worn 1970 World Cup shirt

England goalkeepers Umbro 'Airtex' yellow shirt embroidered with England badge to front and red number 1 to rear. With letter of authenticity from Gordon Banks to vendor confirming he wore this shirt in the 1970 World Cup. Lot includes Leicester programme v Leeds on March 15th 1995 which features Gordon Banks testimonial with a picture of him with the shirt. (2)

Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000

Manchester United 1958 Busby Babes' blazer

Lot No: 292

Manchester United 1958 Busby Babes' blazer

Official Manchester United players black blazer produced by 'Society Wear', embroidered with club badge to left lapel. This blazer was issued to and worn by Busby Babe Kenny Morgans. Kenny still lives in Swansea and about 25 years ago local publican John Davies persuaded him to part with the blazer. Lot includes hand signed photograph of Kenny Morgans with the blazer and a letter of authenticity signed by Kenny Morgans. It is one of only two believed to be still in existence, the other being in the Manchester United museum.

Footnote:
Kenny Morgans, one of the Busby Babes, born Swansea March 16th 1939, had just broken into the team, and at the age of 18 was already staking his claim to be first choice for the coveted number 7 shirt after making his debut against Leicester on 21st December, he then put in some excellent performances and unexpectedly ousted Johnny Berry from the right wing position. He played in the European Cup at Old Trafford on January 14th against Red Star Belgrade and again on 5th February 1958 in the away fixture. He survived the tragic air disaster at Munich on 6th February and went on to play in both semi-final games against AC Milan. The air crash left its mark on this likable 19 year old Welsh lad, who could not fulfil his early promise when he looked set to be a firm favourite for many years to come and secure a regular place in the team. He made a total of only 21 games for United four being in the European Cup 1958.

Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000

Alex Ferguson signed testimonial shirt

Lot No: 295

Alex Ferguson signed testimonial shirt

Umbro black and white shirt signed by 20 of the participating players. This shirt was one of only 25 produced for the Rest of the World squad.

Sold for £450 plus Premium and tax

Lot No: 347

England match worn shirt and shorts

Admiral white England home shirt embroidered with three lions badge and number 12 to rear, together with matching shorts. Issued for game at Wembley in 1970's.

Sold for £180 plus Premium and tax

Lot No: 348

Denmark match worn shirt

Hummel red and white long sleeved Denmark shirt embroidered with Danish F.A. badge and number 7 to rear. Issued to Danish player Alan Simonsen for game at Wembley in 1970's.

Sold for £180 plus Premium and tax

Lot No: 349

Switzerland/Turkey match worn away shirts

Adidas long sleeved white Switzerland shirt with Swiss badge to front and number 15 to rear. Adidas red and white Turkey shirt with number 17 to rear. Both these shirts were worn during games at Wembley circa 1980.

Sold for £110 plus Premium and tax

Lot No: 350

Maurice Malpas match worn Scotland shirt

Blue Umbro Scotland shirt embroidered with Scottish Football Association badge and number 2 to rear, this was Maurice Malpas' spare shirt from 1983 Wembley match v England.

Sold for £130 plus Premium and tax

Lot No: 354

Birmingham/Spurs match worn shirts and Wembley ephemera

Le coq sportif white Spurs shirt embroidered with cockerel motif to front and number 14 to rear together with blue shorts, issued to substitute Mark Falco for Charity Shield v Liverpool in 1982. Influence Birmingham blue 'Mark One' sponsored shirt embroidered with Birmingham badge to front and number 11 to rear issued for Leyland Daf Cup Final at Wembley in 1991. F.A. Cup Final ephemera including
menus for Manchester United 1979 dinner held at Quaglinos in London and Spurs banquet 1971 at the London Hilton. Programme of arrangements for Aston Villa v Spurs Charity Shield Final in 1981, a set of 6 Northern Ireland football association 100 years commemorative coasters and 2 miniature Rupert Bears in Spurs colours with Gordon Smiths name, one with '1982 100th F.A. Cup Final' and the other with '1982 Milk Cup Final'.

Sold for £580 plus Premium and tax