Joe Mercer's first playing contract for Arsenal FC, dated 29th November 1946 and valid until 3rd May 1947, signed by Mercer and club secretary George

Joe Mercer's first playing contract for Arsenal FC, dated 29th November 1946 and valid until 3rd May 1947, signed by Mercer and club secretary George Allison, in original envelope Joe Mercer made his Arsenal debut v Bolton Wanderers the day after signing this agreement. Soon after joining the London club he was appointed team captain.