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Lester Finch memorabilia, Lester Finch played many games for representative teams especially the American League in which Barnet played, it was norma

Hammer Price:
£150
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£200 - £260

Lester Finch memorabilia, Lester Finch played many games for representative teams especially the American League in which Barnet played, it was normal to present selected players a jersey badge which had the match details to rear. They also received match itinerary card. Collection of 13 badges and corresponding itineraries, covers from 1932-37, includes v RAF 9th November 1932 and tours to Liege 6th February 1935, Antwerp Easter 1935, Brussels Easter 1936; sold with England v Scotland itinerary 23rd March 1935, Amateur International badge and b & w photograph of Finch in England kit, good condition with ink annotations, (29) Lester Finch born 1909-95 was one of the leading amateur players of his period, he played and managed Barnet from 1928-55, making 476 appearances, scoring 226 goals. He also played many times for England Amateur team, touring New Zealand and Australia 1937 and South Africa 1939 with England FA. He won Amateur Cup with Barnet 1945-46 and played one full wartime International v Wales 1941. During war period he guested for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea. One of the last breed of truly amateur players.