The immaculate collection.
Mick's story begins in North London, where he lived before swapping the UK for Sweden several years ago.
An avid Hammer since an early age, Mick has collected Hammers shirts for over 25 years - and now boasts undoubtedly the biggest collection you're ever likely to see.
The collection now weighs in at over 250 strong, and Mick has very kindly photographed each and every shirt in order that KUMB may keep a copy of the whole collection online for your viewing pleasure.
"The collection includes one of each replica, home, away or third shirts the club has ever sold," says Mick.
"It started with a shirt made for the West Ham shop back in the late 60's by Umbro - although the team has never worn Umbro shirts!
"At the time the Hammers wore Bukta shirts, but Bukta were reluctant to make a replica shirt as they thought the idea would never take off!
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"I have all my shirts in adult sizes, and many are still unopened and in mint condition. What makes the collection even more special is the fact that I also have shirts worn by players, some of which are now priceless. "These include items worn by many West Ham heroes, both past and present. "I have various shirts from testamonial games,and even some players shirts which were never worn." And Mick's personal favourites? "A worn 1980 FA Cup final shirt, a 1975 FA Cup final shirt and a 1976 Cup Winners Cup final shirt," he says. "These last three items are to be displayed in the new club museum, soon to be opened in the new Dr Martens West Stand so other Hammers fans can enjoy these priceless gems as well." Despite having such a large collection, there is still one shirt missing from the list. Over to Mick: "I need only ONE shirt to complete my collection, this being the 1984/5 white adidas away shirt. "if you look at the pics you will see I have the away shirt, this being the "They kept the kit for the next season but changed the club crest "Unfortunately this was never sold in the shop (being worn only by the team) so if any avid Irons would like to complete my collection Mick, who is always looking to add to his impressive collection added: "I would like to hear from any Hammers fans who have shirts that they think I might be interested in. If they are not sure mail me anyway as I WILL BE INTERESTED! NB. Mick has asked KUMB to point out that none of the shirts in the collection are for sale. Sorry!
Full list of Mick's West Ham United football shirt collection: 1920's
1930's
1950's
1960's
1970's
1980's
1990's
2000's
Miscellaneous
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1920's home shirt
