Medal awarded day of Bradford City stadium fire up for sale
Bradford City defender Tony Clegg's winner medal is set to be sold at McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow on June 19 as part of its Sporting History Auction.
Tony was part of the club's 1984/85 Third Division title-winning team.
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The season ended in heartbreak on May 11, 1985, when the Valley Parade fire claimed the lives of 56 fans and injured hundreds more.
Tony said: "This medal represents the pinnacle of my footballing career, but it's impossible to separate it from the heartbreak we all experienced that day.
"I've kept it for four decades, and I now feel the time is right to pass it to someone who understands both the pride and the pain tied to that season."
The fire, which started during the match against Lincoln City, is still one of the most tragic days in British sporting history.
(Image: Supplied) Brian Clements, managing director at McTear's, said: "This is not just a medal, it's a deeply emotional artifact from a defining moment in English football history.
"We are honoured to handle its sale."
Tony's time at Bradford City included one of the most unusual moments in the club's history.
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During an away match against Hull City late in the 1984/85 season, goalkeeper Eric McManus was injured just four minutes into the game.
With no substitute available, Tony stepped in to play in goal and kept a clean sheet as Bradford secured a 2-0 win.
Tony played for Bradford City from 1983 to 1987, scoring two goals in his 48 league appearances.
His medal is expected to fetch between £700 and £1,000.
McTear's Sporting History Auction will also include Old Firm medals, rare football shirts, early match tickets, and programmes.
More information and a full catalogue of items can be found on McTear's Auctioneers website.
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