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Flipping Heck! The coin used in the coin toss before the legendary 1966 World Cup Final sells for £11,160*

Flipping Heck! The coin used in the coin toss before the legendary 1966 World Cup Final sells for £11,160*

The top results from our World Cup Special auction dedicated to celebrating the history of the greatest event in sport.

Graham Budd Auctions to offer iconic items from each World Cup

Graham Budd Auctions to offer iconic items from each World Cup

The items to look out for in our celebratory World Cup Special auction, taking place on the 16th November.

This was more than just a game of football. This changed the future of football.

This was more than just a game of football. This changed the future of football.

At Graham Budd Auctions, we are delighted to bring the infamous ‘Hand of God’ ball to auction, used for the duration of the forever memorable World Cup quarter-final match in 1986. It is a ball that not only played a role in three iconic and momentous goals but was used in a match the likes of which will never be seen again.

Graham Budd Auctions annouce two new members of the sporting memorabilia team

Graham Budd Auctions annouce two new members of the sporting memorabilia team

Graham Budd Auctions have appointed David Convery and John Garrett as part of their Sporting Memorabila team. David, who has 34 years experience in the auction world and was Head of Sporting Memorabila at Christie’s will be Head of Sporting Memorabilia/Collectables, while John, who has spent 25-years at Sheffield United Football Club and was instrumental in curating their prestigious collection will be Senior Valuer.

‘World’s most controversial football’: Hand of God ball up for auction after 36 years

‘World’s most controversial football’: Hand of God ball up for auction after 36 years

Match ref selling the ball that was used throughout the Argentina vs. England FIFA World Cup quarter final at Mexico ‘86 Estimate of £2.5 - £3m ($2.7 - 3.3m) placed on the iconic piece of football history

Graham Budd Auctions to sell scarce 'Khaki' football programme from the 1915 F.A. Cup Final

Graham Budd Auctions to sell scarce 'Khaki' football programme from the 1915 F.A. Cup Final

A very scare 'Khaki 'Cup Final programme for the match between Chelsea v Sheffield United that was played at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground on April 24, 1915 will be included in Graham Budd Auctions’ sale of Sports Memorabilia on Tuesday & Wednesday, September 6 & 7, 2022. It is estimated to fetch £10,000-15,000.

Graham Budd Glory Hunters Lift the Lid on the World of Sports Memorabilia - BT Sport 2 - 8pm 4th August

Graham Budd Glory Hunters Lift the Lid on the World of Sports Memorabilia - BT Sport 2 - 8pm 4th August

BT Sport will premiere Glory Hunters on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 8pm on BT Sport 2. Earlier this year, ahead of the Premier League’s 30-year anniversary next season, Graham Budd Auctions (based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire), one of the leading sports memorabilia auction houses in the world, ran a Premier League anniversary auction.

Graham Budd Auctions Appoint Kevin Turton as Head of Art

Graham Budd Auctions Appoint Kevin Turton as Head of Art

Graham Budd Auctions will be holding their first timed auction devoted to Great. British Artists commencing on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 and running until the evening of Sunday, July 17, 2022. Kevin Turton, who has recently joined as Head of Art, is curating this first sale focussing on prints and multiples from Popular Culture.

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