Tom Curry 15ct gold Newcastle United v. Aston Villa F.A.Cup winners medal, 1924.

Tom Curry 15ct gold Newcastle United v. Aston Villa 1924 F.A.Cup winners medal, the obverse inscribed 1924, the reverse inscribed English Cup Won By N.U.F.C., T. CURRY, in original fitted case.

In the final played on 26th April 1924 at Wembley Newcastle United defeated Villa 2-0, Tom Curry was a reserve player on the day of the final, he played in 35 matches for United that season.

After retiring from playing in 1930 he began to focus on coaching and was appointed trainer at Carlisle United and later Manchester United after the 2nd World War he resumed his duties at Manchester United, Matt Busby stating he was the best trainer in Britain, he tragically died in the Munich Air Disaster.

The following lots 214 to 219 relate to the playing career of Tom Curry.