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← Sporting Memorabilia 7th & 8th November 2016

The blue England v Scotland international cap awarded to the Manchester United Busby Babe Tommy Taylor in 1955-56, inscribed S v E, 1955-56 This matc

Hammer Price:
£2,400
Estimated Price:

£1,800 - £2,200

The blue England v Scotland international cap awarded to the Manchester United Busby Babe Tommy Taylor in 1955-56, inscribed S v E, 1955-56 This match was played at Hampden Park 14th April 1956. The match ended 1-1. The Manchester United Busby Babe won a total of 19 England international caps between 1953 and 1957 and had an excellent scoring record of 16 goals, including two hat-tricks. Seen as England's perfect successor for the ageing Nat Lofthouse, Taylor tragically lost his life in the Munich Air Disaster. Provenance: Bought at Christie's 23rd September 2003