An autographed programme for the world's first floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952, Middlesex CCC v Arsenal FC in aid of Jack Young's Benefit Fund
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£200
Estimated Price:
£200 - £250
An autographed programme for the world's first floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952, Middlesex CCC v Arsenal FC in aid of Jack Young's Benefit Fund, played at Arsenal Football Club's ground at Highbury, signed to the back cover by both teams and inside by the two umpires, the Bedser twins The Arsenal FC team comprised Cox, L. Compton, Grimshaw, Bennett, Holton, Lewis, Roper, Goring, Forbes, Smith, Swindin, Lishman & Oakes. The Middlesex CCC team comprised Robertson, Brown, Edrich, D. Compton, Sharp, Knightley-Smith, Robins, Thompson, Young, Routledge, Sims, Warr & Moss.