The Ray Kennedy 1970-71 Arsenal double-winning season medals, comprising a 9ct. gold Football League Division One Championship medal plaque, inscribed

The Ray Kennedy 1970-71 Arsenal double-winning season medals, comprising a 9ct. gold Football League Division One Championship medal plaque, inscribed CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, 1970-1, R.KENNEDY, set on a wooden backboard with an easel support, in original Vaughtons Ltd fitted case, the cover inscribed gilt THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE; sold together with a 9ct. gold F.A. Cup winner's medal inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, WINNERS, the edge inscribed SEASON 1970-71, in original Fattorini fitted case (2) Ray Kennedy joined Arsenal in 1968 and spent six years at the club and was a key member of the team who won the Double in 1970-71, missing only one game in all competitions. His goal in the last match of the season at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur clinched Arsenal's first Championship title since 1952-53. Five days later Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 after extra-time in the F.A. Cup Final to secure the Diuble. He finished the famous season as Arsenal's top goalscorer netting 27 times. He finished Arsenal's top goalscorer again in season 1971-72 and 1973-74 before the double-winning team was broken up. Kennedy moved to Liverpool were he enjoyed considerable success winning 15 major honours at domestic and European levels. Internationally, Kennedy faced direct competition from Trevor Brooking and opportunities were restricted to 17 appearances. Although unrealised at the time, the early stages of Parkinson's Disease had commenced during the twilight of his playing career at Swansea, and eventually enforced his retirement when at Hartlepool, aged 32. Provenance: Christie's Glasgow, 20th October 1993, lot 76.