28th Aug, 2020 15:15
The Sporting Medals & Trophies Auction
AIRDRIE F.C. INTEREST - A TEXACO INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE COMPETITION FINALISTS TROPHY
TEXACO INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE COMPETITION FINALISTS TROPHY 1971/72,
awarded to Tommy Walker of Airdrieonians F.C., of elongated hexagonal form, inscribed 'Texaco International League Competition 1971 1972', with twin handled trophy cup motif decoration in relief, above a stained wood base with plaque inscribed 'Finalists', 9.5cm high
Note: The 1971-72 Texaco Cup was the second edition of the tournament sponsored by Texaco. The tournament was won by Derby County, beating the Airdrieonians in a two-legged final by 2-1 on aggregate. Despite a defeat in the final, the Airdrieonians enjoyed some exceptional games in earlier rounds of the cup. The first round saw Airdrieonians F.C. beat Manchester 4-2 on aggregate, with a two-all draw on 15 September 1971 followed by a spectacular 2-0 win a fortnight later.
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Sold for £220
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