An illuminated address conferring the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea on John Cha...
An illuminated address conferring the Honorary Freedom of the City and County of Swansea on John Charles CBE 4th March 2002, signed by the Lord Mayor Robert Francis-Davies and Chief Executive Mrs Vivienne Sugar, and bearing the Common Seal, the calligraphy arranged in concentric circles and centre by the City Arms, framed & glazed, 61cm., 24in. square; sold with a sheet bearing John Charles's signature (2) appendix John Charles (Leeds United, Juventus and Wales) Lots 22 to 27 William John Charles CBE (27 December 1931 - 21 February 2004), commonly known as John Charles, was a Wales international footballer best remembered for spells with Leeds United and Juventus. Rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Wales, he was equally adept at centre-foreard or centre-back. He has since been included in the Football League 100 Legends and into the Football Hall of Fame. He was never sent-off or cautioned during his entire career, due to his philosophy of never kicking or intentionally hurting opposing players. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he was nicknamed by the Italians ''Il Gigante Buono'' - The Gentle Giant. His 1957 signed by Italian club Juventus set a then British record transfer fee of