A 9CT GOLD 1948 F.A.CUP WINNERS MEDAL

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HENRY COCKBURN Regarded in his day as one of the most astute passer of a football, Henry Cockburn was born in Ashton-under-Lyne on 14 September 1923. He played with Gosling F.C. before signing amateur forms with Manchester United in 1943, turning professional in August 1944. During a near ten season career with Manchester United he won a F.A.Cup Winners medal in 1948 (see lot 113), and the Division 1 League Championship in 1952. He also gained International recognition, appearing on thirteen occasions for England. In 1954 he signed for Peterborough United and after several more moves he retired from playing in 1960. THE FOLLOWING THREE LOTS (113-115) RELATE TO THE CAREER OF HENRY COCKBURN

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A 9CT GOLD 1948 F.A.CUP WINNERS MEDAL
the reverse inscribed The Football Association Challenge Cup, Winners, Henry Cockburn, Manchester United, 1948, with ring suspension, in original case

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In the above F.A.Cup final, played on 24th April 1948 at Wembley, Manchester United defeated Blackpool 4-2

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