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    Sale 1603

    Football Memorabilia

    Glasgow

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    10 December 1998

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    • A 9ct gold and enamel medal, t
    Lot 74

    A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed The Football League, England v. Ireland, the reverse inscribed W.Woolridge, 1901

    Price realised

    GBP 253

    Estimate

    GBP 220 - GBP 280

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    A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed The Football League, England v. Ireland, the reverse inscribed W.Woolridge, 1901

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    Lot Essay

    In the above match played at the Manor Ground, Plumstead, on 9th November 1901 before 12,000 spectators, the Football League defeated the Irish League 9-0 with Woolridge scoring three goals. Woolridge's club side at the time was Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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