George Swindin silver-gilt 1947-48 Division 1 League Championship medal, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS DIVISION 1, the reverse
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George Swindin silver-gilt 1947-48 Division 1 League Championship medal, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS DIVISION 1, the reverse inscribed ARSENAL F.C., G.H. SWINDIN, 1947-48, in original fitted case Arsenal won the Division 1 League Championship this season with 59 points, Manchester United being runners-up 52 points George Swindin joined Arsenal in April 1936 for £4,000 and made his debut against Brentford, playing 19 matches in his first season. The following season he played in 17 League matches helping arsenal to the League title. He continued to play through the WWII for Arsenal, while serving as a physical training instructor in the Army, making guest appearances for clubs including Leeds United, Clapton Orient and Southampton. At the resumption of football proper after the war he became the Arsenal undisputed No.1, a commanding keeper with excellent aerial ability and assured handling. He won a second league title in 1947-48 and a third in 1952-53 and appeared in two F.A.Cup finals. Lots 592-603 relate to the playing career George Swindin