F.A Cup Final 1949 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City seven original b&w photographs, mostly 10 by 8in., one slightly smaller, including Wolves

F.A Cup Final 1949 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City seven original b&w photographs, mostly 10 by 8in., one slightly smaller, including Wolves' captain Billy Wright being presented to HRH Duke of Edinburgh before kick-off, Springthorpe scoring Leicester’s only goal, Leicester Goalkeeper Bradley watches the ball go into the net as Jesse Pye scores Wolves first goal etc., all in very good condition with printed photographers accreditation stamp and attached original printed descriptions to verso, (7) The 1949 FA Cup Final was the 68th final of the F A Cup. It took place on 30 April 1949 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City. Wolves had finished sixth in the First Division that season and boasted several England internationals among their ranks, while Leicester had narrowly avoided relegation from the Second Division and were making their first Wembley appearance. Wolves won the match 3–1, thus winning the FA Cup for the third time. Jesse Pye (2) and Sammy Smyth scored Wolves' goals, with Mal Griffiths replying for Leicester. Captain Billy Wright was presented with the cup by Princess Elizabeth.