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← Sporting Memorabilia 15th May 2012

A 15ct. gold medal commemorating Manchester United's promotion to Football League Division One in season 1905-06, the obverse inscribed PROMOTION SOUV

Hammer Price:
£2,500
Estimated Price:

£2,500 - £3,500

A 15ct. gold medal commemorating Manchester United's promotion to Football League Division One in season 1905-06, the obverse inscribed PROMOTION SOUVENIR, FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed M.U.F.C., ''BY MERIT'', 1905 1906, R. VALENTINE In season 1905-06 Manchester United finished runners-up in the Second Division with a total of 62 points, four behind Bristol City. Bob Valentine was an interesting player in Manchester United's history as he switched to playing the round ball game from Rugby League where he played for Swinton. He was the goalkeeper during the promotion season and made just 9 appearances for the club.