1903 F.A. Cup winner's medal awarded to Willie Wood of Bury FC, in 15ct. gold (16gr.), the obverse dated 1903, the reverse inscribed BURY F.C., WINNE
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1903 F.A. Cup winner's medal awarded to Willie Wood of Bury FC, in 15ct. gold (16gr.), the obverse dated 1903, the reverse inscribed BURY F.C., WINNERS, W. WOOD, the gold a little worn through over polishing Bury recorded a record score in a F.A. Cup Final when in 1903 they beat Derby County 6-0. This record was only equalled in recent times when Manchester City defeated Watford FC 6-0 in 2019. Willie Wood scored one of the goals, five of which came in the second half. It was Bury's second win in the competition having been triumphant in 1900. Willie Wood (Bury FC) (lots 606 to 611) Willie Wood was born in Middleton, Greater Manchester, 19th October 1878. The inside-forward was twice a F.A. Cup winner and made 189 League appearances for Bury FC scoring 63 goals. Provenance: Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).