3rd Feb, 2023 12:00
Heritage: Important Sporting Medals & Shirts
MOTHERWELL F.C. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR 1928, MEDAL AND PHOTOGRAPH
MOTHERWELL F.C. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR 1928, MEDAL AND PHOTOGRAPH,
the unmarked medal presented to Andrew Donaldson, inscribed 'LA ASOCIACION AMATEURS ARGENTINA DE FOOTBALL A ANDREW DONALDSON MOTHERWELL FOOTBALL AND A.C. 1928', the photograph depicting the team enroute and with inscription in pencil, along with Donaldson's passport from the period, complete with visa stamps for Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Rio de Janiero (3)
Note: Motherwell's historic tour of South America came one year after the success of their 1927 Spanish tour, during which they became the first foreign team to win a Copa del Rey. During their 1928 tour, they played several club and international teams. Over thirteen games, they lost seven, won five and drew one. This included two historic 3-0 victories; the first over Argentina, the second over an Argentinian/Uruguayan select XI.
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