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← Sports Memorabilia 6th to 7th June 2023

Jairzinho yellow and green No.17 Brazil v. Argentina match worn short-sleeved shirt with v-neck collar and embroidered cloth badge inscribed CBD The

Hammer Price:
£9,500
Estimated Price:

£3,000 - £5,000

Jairzinho yellow and green No.17 Brazil v. Argentina match worn short-sleeved shirt with v-neck collar and embroidered cloth badge inscribed CBD The above shirt was worn by Jairzinho in the Brazil v. Argentina International match played on 9th June 1965, the match ending in a 0-0 draw . Jairzinho came on as a substitute for Garrincha. It was swapped with Argentina player Leonardi who gave it to fellow Argentina internationalist Alberto Gonzalez after the match. Gonzalez had played a few days earlier v France and was not selected for the Brazil game to give other players a chance to play. The vendor purchased the shirt from him in 2003 and he included a signed affidavit from his lawyer to confirm the above details.