Eusebio Tejera's sky blue Uruguay No.3 jersey from the 1950 World Cup final, short-sleeved; sold with a signed letter of authenticity from a Uruguayan
£2,500 - £3,000
Eusebio Tejera's sky blue Uruguay No.3 jersey from the 1950 World Cup final, short-sleeved; sold with a signed letter of authenticity from a Uruguayan notary additionally signed by Ghiggia, one of the last surviving members of the team; and 12 repro photographs featuring Tejera and the 1950 final (14) Tejera played for Nacional and won a total of 31 Uruguayan caps between 1945 and 1954. The highlight of his career was his participation in the 1950 World Cup final when Uruguay beat the hosts Brazil. In 1950 Uruguay won the World Cup for the second time in their history, having won the inaugural tournament on their home soil in 1930. For the 1950 hosts Brazil the defeated was a national disaster with the final becoming known as the 'Maracanazo.' One of the effects of the defeat was a change of kit for a change of fortune. The all white strip was abandoned for the yellow and blue which evolved into one of the great iconic sights of world football.