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← 120 Years of Emphemera, Programmes & Memorabilia Private Single Owner Collection 7th February 2023

Benfica v Torino (f) played in Portugal on 3rd May 1949, for the testimonial for Francisco Ferreira, the last game ever played by the Torino team wh

Hammer Price:
£1,800
Estimated Price:

£550 - £650

Benfica v Torino (f) played in Portugal on 3rd May 1949, for the testimonial for Francisco Ferreira, the last game ever played by the Torino team who were killed in plane crash the next day, returning to Turin the plane crashed into hillside just outside Turin with all passengers and crew killed (see copies); sold with brochure for Francisco Ferreira which is signed to front by 20 Torino players and to rear by 12 Benfica players, unique item and b&w photograph of match action, team photos (17) and large photo Ferriera, extremely rare last ever and photographs of most successful team in Italian football history (selection)