George Best English Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year trophy, 1968

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 182 to 198 relate to the career of Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend George Best