Details
A white cotton England v. Scotland International jersey, 1933, with button-up collar and embroidered cloth badge; a pair of black cotton shorts; and a contract entered into by Sheffield United F.C. and John Pickering (3)
Further details
The above jersey represents the only England International appearance by John Pickering. The match in question took place on 1st April, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland defeating England 2-1.
John Pickering was born in Mortomley, Yorkshire on 18th December 1908. His playing career started with local side St.Saviour's before joining Sheffield United in May 1925. He stayed with the club a phenomenal 23 years before retiring in 1948. Pickering held United's record for first-team appearances which was later surpassed by Joe Shaw.
John Pickering was born in Mortomley, Yorkshire on 18th December 1908. His playing career started with local side St.Saviour's before joining Sheffield United in May 1925. He stayed with the club a phenomenal 23 years before retiring in 1948. Pickering held United's record for first-team appearances which was later surpassed by Joe Shaw.