George Best English Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year trophy, 1968.
Hammer Price:
£28,000
Estimated Price:
£30,000 - £50,000
George Best English Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year trophy, 1968, depicting a figure of a footballer in action pose on rectangular wooden base with white-metal plaque inscribed THE FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED TO GEORGE BEST MANCHESTER UNITED BY THE FOOTBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION 1967-68, the sides of the base with enamel Union Flag plaques, 23cm high.
The trophy was presented to George Best in 1968 when he became a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica. United won 4–1 and Best was also crowned European Footballer of the Year.
The following lots 451 to 500 relate to the career of Northern Ireland International and Manchester United icon George Best.