05-03-2025
Historic Newcastle United shirts falling under hammer for thousands
Three historic Newcastle United shirts are up for auction today, drawing thousands of pounds for the highly-collectable memorabilia.
The sporting items, dating back to 1952, 1927-28, and a 1976 League Cup Final shirt, are part of a four-day themed auction by Graham Budd Auctions.
George Robledo's No 10 shirt, worn during the 1952 FA Cup final, is one of the key highlights.
George Robledo's No 10 shirt (Image: Graham Budd Auctions)
The shirt, which was worn when Newcastle defeated Arsenal 1-0 with Robledo scoring the winning goal, has already attracted a bid of £4,200.
The shirt, which was previously owned by Robledo's daughter, Elizabeth, is expected to fetch between £7,000 and £10,000.
The listing states it also comes with black Umbro shorts.
Robert Clark's black and white long-sleeved shirt (Image: Graham Budd Auctions)
Robert Clark's black and white long-sleeved shirt from the 1927-28 season is another notable item.
The shirt, bearing the inscription 'League Champions Division 1 1926-27', has attracted a bid of £2,200.
The shirt, which comes with a letter from the player's grandson, is estimated to sell for between £3,500 and £5,000.
A spare shirt issued to Stewart Barrowclough (Image: Graham Budd Auctions)
A spare shirt issued to Stewart Barrowclough for the 1976 League Cup Final, in which Newcastle played Manchester City, is also up for grabs.
The short-sleeved black and white No.
4 shirt, also estimated to fetch between £2,500 and £3,500, has received a bid of £1,500.
The match held on February 28 ended with City defeating United 2-1.
The four-day auction, which takes place in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, includes the Jack Jennings Collection, Olympic torches, medals and trophies, classic, vintage, and modern shirts, programmes, bound volumes, and much more.
Bidders are being reminded of a 24 per cent buyer's premium on top of their winning bid.
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