William McCartney extremely rare black and white Scotland match worn long-sleeved shirt
£5,000 - £8,000
William McCartney extremely rare black and white Scotland v. Ireland match worn long-sleeved shirt, 1902, F.A. Lumley with button-up collar and embroidered cloth badge inscribed S V I, 1902 This extremely rare shirt was worn by Willie MacCartney in his international debut and only full international appearance for Scotland. In the match against Ireland played on 1st March 1902 at Grosvenor Park, Belfast, Scotland defeated Ireland 5-1 Lots 186 and 187 relate to the career of Scotland International and Hibernian outside right Willie McCartney William McCartney was born in Newmilns Ayrshire, he turned professional in 1898 before joining Hibernian where he made two Scottish League appearance, he broke his leg during the 1901-02 season meaning he missed out playing in the 1902 Scottish Cup final against Celtic, he recovered from his break to play in the 1902-03 League Championship-winning season and was later described as he best forward Hibs had had. He had further spells with Manchester United and West Ham United before retuning to Scotland to play for Clyde.