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Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Andy Murray Wimbledon memorabilia goes up for auction
Wimbledon fever is currently sweeping the UK after the tournament kicked off earlier this week. Thousands of tennis fans have descended on West London, with many queueing overnight for the opportunity to see the tournament in action. For any fans who have missed out on tickets, or simply can't get enough of the tournament, now could be their chance to get their hands on some memorabilia that has seen some of British tennis' greatest moments. Winning Wimbledon in 2013, Murray broke a 77-year drought, becoming the first British player to win the esteemed tournament since the days of Fred Perry. Now, some of the clothing worn by Murray during the Wimbledon final are heading to auction this month. Murray's white Adidas shirt, one of three that he wore during his victory against Novak Djokovic in the final, will be auctioned by auction house Graham Budd on Sunday 13 July - the day of this years' men's final. The shirt has been signed by Murray and authenticated by Wimbledon's head groundsman, Grant Cantin. The lot, which also includes a signed final programme and a letter of authenticity, is expected to fetch between £5,000 and £8,000 at auction. Meanwhile, the Adidas cap that Murray wore in the same 2013 final will also go under the hammer on the same day. The cap, covered with dirt likely coming from the iconic moment he tipped his cap off as he realised he had beaten Djokovic, has an estimated price of £2,500 to £3,500. The hat, described by Graham Budd as being 'in used condition', similarly comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Grant Cantin. Andy Murray is undeniably one of Britain's most successful offerings to the tennis world, taking another Wimbledon title in 2016. Murray also has a US open title under his belt and two Olympic gold medals. Avid tennis fans can also get their hands on the net used during the 2010 match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut in the first round of Wimbledon, notable for being the longest match in tennis history. The match lasted 11 hours and five minutes, with Isner eventually taking the end in a final set that lasted for more than eight hours. The auction series, which comprises of a number of other items. These include a set of four Wimbledon tennis balls autographed by the 'Big Four'; Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, which is expected to fetch between £300 and £500. Buyers could also net a Slazenger racquet used by Fred Perry, which will sell for an estimated £3,000 to £5,000. David Convery, head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, says: 'There's no better time than Wimbledon weeks to celebrate tennis history. 'This auction features truly iconic pieces, including Andy Murray's 2013 Wimbledon Final shirt and cap, the net from the longest match ever played, and a match-used Fred Perry racket — each item a powerful link to the sport's greatest moments.'
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Rare Tommy McLean Rangers shirt sells for world record price at auction
Graham Budd, the UK's leading auctioneers of sports memorabilia, brought 372 iconic lots to the Trades Hall of Glasgow for a one-day-only auction packed with match-worn shirts, medals, caps and unforgettable items that trace Scotland's proud footballing heritage. Also of note: a 1965 Ferenc Puskás Real Madrid shirt worn vs. Kilmarnock in the European Cup (Lot 103) fetched £40,000, underscoring the strong demand for rare European club memorabilia. Lot 100 Tommy McLean blue, green, yellow and red No.7 Silver Jubilee match worn shirt, 1977 Credit: Graham Budd Another standout and one of the more eye-catching shirts in the auction was a colourful Glasgow Select Silver Jubilee shirt, also worn by McLean in the commemorative match against the Football League on 17th May 1977 at Hampden Park. The shirt - blending the colours of Glasgow's four city football teams, Celtic, Rangers, Partick Thistle, and Queen's Park - was part of a full strip worn during a memorable 2-1 win. Other key lots include: Credit: Graham Budd Lot 133 – Davie Provan's 1985 Celtic Scottish Cup Final shirt, worn as he scored the equaliser in Celtic's 2-1 win. Lot 135 – 1978 Celtic v Rangers League Cup Final tracksuit top. Lot 149 – Danny McGrain's 1982 Celtic v Real Sociedad shirt, worn as captain in a 2-1 European Cup win. The auction was held in the Robert Adam Room at Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UH on Wednesday 21st May 2025. 1 . Contributed Lot 100 Tommy McLean blue, green, yellow and red No.7 Silver Jubilee match worn shirt, 1977 Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 2 . Contributed 1978 Celtic v Rangers League Cup Final tracksuit top. Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 3 . Contributed Davie Provan's 1985 Celtic Scottish Cup Final shirt, worn as he scored the equaliser in Celtic's 2-1 win Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 4 . Contributed Lot 83 Tommy McLean rare blue No.7 Rangers v. Dynamo Moscow European Cup Winners Final shirt Photo: Submitted Photo Sales Related topics: GlasgowCeltic
BBC News
06-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Newcastle United star and FA Cup winner's shirt sold for £7,000
The shirt worn by the winning goalscorer in the 1952 FA Cup final has been sold at auction for £7, United's George Robledo scored the winning goal against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium, securing the club the trophy for the sixth simple black and white striped shirt, which features a large collar, cuffed sleeves and the club's badge, was sold to a private was one of about 50 items linked to the club which were sold by auctioneers Graham Budd. Before the sale, the auction house's head of sporting memorabilia David Convery estimated the shirt could have fetched between £7,000 and £10, described the cotton top as looking like a "nightshirt" and said it would have been heavy for the players to wear if it rained. Robledo was born in Chile and was the first South American to play professional football in Britain. He set the record for the most goals scored by an overseas player in English football, which stood for almost 50 years. The oldest shirt in the auction was worn by Robert Clark in the 1927-28 season and sold for £6, notable sales included a replica Stewart Barrowclough shirt from the 1976 League Cup Final, which went for £2,600. Mr Convery said it was a "rare shirt" and it had short sleeves despite Barrowclough wearing long sleeves on the newest shirt to go under the hammer was worn by current star Alexander Isak against Tottenham Hotspur on 4 January. It was sold for £650. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
