Vintage Sports Memorabilia

Gareth "Alfie" Thomas is recognised worldwide as one of the best three-quarters in international rugby. He scored a Welsh record-equalling four tries in the match against Italy in 1999; one of only seven players to achieve that feat for his country.He also holds the record for the most international tries for his country currently with 37 in 86 tests. He surpassed the record previously held by Ieuan Evans in 2004. Equally at home at Centre it was from that position he scored the longest interception try ever seen at the Arms Park a 90 metre dash against Australia in 1996.In 2005 he led Wales to their first Grand Slam in 27 years and captained the British Lions after the injury to Brian O'Driscoll.This superb colour photo of the team celebrating the 2005 Grand Slam is personally signed by Gareth in black marker. It is presented in a stunning black wood frame with dual mounts and an inset plaque measuring in at an impressive 44cm by 42cm (approx).A super collectable from a Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas.Spirit of Sport are not acting on behalf of the WRU.

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Dame Mary Peters is a British Olympic legend who won the gold medal in the Pentathlon during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.This rare one-off item of signed Athletics memorabilia comprises of a large colour photo of Peters in Olympic action.Under this is an historic and colourful Olympic First Day of Issue Postal Cover which is date stamped and personally signed by Peters across the front. There is also an embedded replica Olympic Medal inset into the cover itself with printed details of her achievements. The cover is mounted within protected corners and inside the envelope is a complete history of the subject. There is a plaque with details of the presentation and it has been recently framed in a stunning black surround with dual inset mounts that gives a great 3D effect. It measures in at a large and impressive 71cm by 42cm. (approx)A magnificent one-off item of signed Mary Peters memorabilia.

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The stunning item of signed Manchester United memorabilia is a large limited edition print by the renowned artist Peter Cornwell.Titled ‘The Treble Part Two – The FA Cup' it depicts the moment United won the Cup with a goal by teddy Sherringham in a 2-0 win over Newcastle.The print is personally signed by the artist and teddy Sherringham.The print is numbered and has recently been framed in a stunning Black surround with dual inset red and black mounts measuring in at a large and impressive 81cm by 67cm. At the bottom are complete details of their unique achievements.The edition is now sold out so represents a great opportunity to acquire a piece of United history.

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Alan Smith is Leeds United through and through so much so he wavered his rights to a transfer payment when leaving Leeds in a gesture of good-will.This superb limited edition gloss photographic print shows Alan celebrating after scoring for Leeds United.Part of a limited edition signing it is personally signed by Alan with details of the photo printed under.Each are individually numbered and measure in at a large and impressive 59.5cm by 42cm. (approx).A super item of memorabilia from a Leeds United legend Alan Smith.

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The Greatest England Football Trivia Book EVER!Packed with amazing facts and figures quotes anecdotes lists and tables The England compendium is superbly illustrated by former Roy of the Rovers cartoonist Bob Bond. It crams in every England result England's complete World Cup history the history of the England kit the legends from Bobby Moore to Gazza the glorious victories and the tragic penalty shoot-out defeats!More than that The England compendium takes a sideways glance at the country which invented football from the worst haircuts ever to make the England squad to the dog who found the World Cup under a bush in 1966!As a special edition production a limited number have been personally signed to the title page by the England legend Peter Shilton. The books were signed on 23 March 2007 and a photo of Peter signing the book is provided. Shilton is one of the England’s genuine legends having played for England a record 125 times from 1970 to 1990. He is considered by many as England’s best goalkeeper ever and was involved in the controversial Maradona ‘Hand of God’ goal during the 1986 World Cup.A super book signed by an England hero that would make a great gift.Hard back – 160 pages – Measures 186mm by 113mm

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Sebastian Coe is one of the great names of British sport with eight world records and two Olympic gold medals during his career. Coe sensationally broke three world records in 1979 in just 41 days: the 800m and mile in Oslo and the 1500m in Zurich. This meant Coe was the first man in more than 50 years to set world records at both 800m and 1500m.The following July Coe added the 1000m record to his list in Oslo making him the holder for a short time of four world records simultaneously.In 1981 Coe broke records again at 800m (Florence) 1000m (Oslo) and the mile (Zurich and Brussels) bringing his total to eight. His 800m world record of 1:41:73 set in Florence in June1981 remained unbroken until 1997. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles Coe set an Olympic record at 1500m.He has now successfully led the bid to bring the Olympics to London in 2012.This stunning print shows Coe jubilant in crossing the line to win the Olympic gold medal in 1984. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing.It is superbly presented in black lightweight frame with dual mounts measuring in at an impressive 56cm by 41cm. (approx)Available exclusively through Spirit of Sport this is a super item from a true Olympian.Actual Size 560mm x 410mm – limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions – Photo printed on 250gsm high quality art board – The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image.

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Sir Geoff Hurst is one of Britain's greatest footballers in the history of the game and was knighted for 30 years of service and contribution to football.His hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final is one of the greatest sporting moments in football history and still a record. He is also the last man to score 6 goals in a league game.This superb special edition embroidered 1966 World Cup shirt is personally signed by Sir Geoff across the front of the shirt.It is part of an exclusive signing and a photograph of Sir Geoff signing this shirt is also supplied.A superb item of memorabilia from the hero of the 1966 World Cup Final Sir Geoff Hurst.

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Martin Johnson CBE is one of the greatest lock forwards of all time as well as being England's greatest ever captain Johnson was known for his strong leadership and "no-nonsense" approach to the game. Johnson led the England side to a Grand Slam and World Cup in 2003. He toured three times with the British Lions becoming the only man to have captained them on two separate tours. He also led his club Leicester Tigers to back-to back Heineken Cup victories and won the league six times.This stunning limited edition photographic print shows Martin in action for England The Lions Leicester Tigers and the centrepiece holding the World Cup 2003 trophy. It is personally signed by Martin and presented in a stunning silver surround with inset mounts and an engraved plaque with details of the presentation.It is individually numbered and measures in at a large and impressive 76cm by 58cm. (approx)A super item from a legend of the game that would grace any location and make a great gift.

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Over the course of a remarkable career of 17 years the peerless Giacomo Agostini won 15 world titles 12 Isle of Man TT crowns and an astonishing 122 Grand Prix’. He became motor cycling’s first genuine world superstar and whether riding a 350cc or 500cc racing motorcycle he was nearly always the man to beat whenever he took up his position on the starting grid.After winning his final world title in 1975 Agostini enjoyed his last competitive year in 1976. Fittingly his last career victory came at the Nurburgring – the German venue where he had won his very first Grand Prix race back in 1965.This stunning print chosen by Giacomo shows him on his favourite road circuit in the Isle of Man. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing (as shown in the inset image).Available exclusively through Spirit of Sport this is a super item from a legend.Actual Size 560mm x 410mm – limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions – Photo printed on 250gsm high quality art board – The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image.

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This is a superb item of signed Rugby Memorabilia from the 1999 World Cup. A colourful First Day of Issue cover stamped Rugby 1999 – Twickenham – 01.10.99 and personally signed by Rugby legend Roger Uttley.It is presented in excellent condition and is a fine item of signed England Rugby memorabilia.

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