Born in 1901, Queen’s Park stalwart Robert ‘Bob’ Gillespie was capped 4 times as a full international for Scotland, and 11 times as an amateur. This medal was given to the player for his appearance in the British Home Championship […]
Laurie Hughes – 1950 FA Cup Final Runners Up Medal
This 1950 FA Cup final medal was awarded to Liverpool stalwart Laurie Hughes, who joined the Anfield side from Tranmere’s youth squad in 1943. An imposing centre-half, Laurie made his last appearance for Liverpool in 1957, but did not officially […]
Johnny Hancocks – Division One Winners Medal 1954/55
This medal was awarded to former Wolves player Johnny Hancocks, who finished as the side’s top scorer in the 1954/55 season as they went on to win the Division One title. He would go on to finish as their top […]
Isidoro San Jose – European Medals
Isidoro San Jose Pozo spent a decade with Real Madrid between 1976 and 1986, winning a total of nine major titles before he moved to Mallorca. In 1981, he was involved the European Cup Final defeat to Liverpool courtesy of […]
Johnny Hancocks – FA Cup Final 1949 Winners Medal
This is the 199th FA Cup final winners medal to be added to The National Football Collection, and it was awarded to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ outside-right Johnny Hancocks in the 1949 final. Wolves would beat Leicester City 3 – 1 at […]
