Viv Anderson blue England v. Czechoslovakia International debut Cap, 1978
£7,000 - £10,000
Viv Anderson blue England v. Czechoslovakia International debut Cap, 1978, the blue velvet cap with silver tassel and silvered braiding, embroidered with the England three lion crest inscribed CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1978-79
The above historical cap was presented to Viv Anderson when he made his International debut for England. However, his debut with the national team represented much more than just his first game, It would mean something far more significant, he would become the first black player ever to represented the England National Team. In the match played on 27th November 1978 at Wembley Stadium, England defeated the Czechs 1-0 and he played a prominent part in the only goal against the European champions in the sixty-eighth minute. He combined on the right with Tony Currie, whose low cross into the goalmouth was driven home by Steve Coppell.
Provenance: The Viv Anderson Collection
The following lots 39 to 159 relate to the career of Viv Anderson MBE. See bio foot of lot 39