Hansons World Football Auction April 2025 - Wembley Stadium
Charity Shield Medal 1906/7 from the Collection of football memorabilia-Bill McCracken (1883-1979)
Celebrate the extraordinary career of Bill McCracken, a pioneering footballer whose influence shaped the modern game. Known as “the man who changed the offside rule,” McCracken was a stalwart of Newcastle United, making 443 appearances over an illustrious 19-year tenure (1904-1924), during which he won three league championships, an FA Cup medal, and earned 13 Ireland caps. Elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1971, his legacy endures as one of football’s most innovative and accomplished figures.
Charity Shield Medal 1906-07 season
Newcastle United played Corinthian as league champions and came out winners 5-2 I what was to be the last Sheriff of London Charity Shirts, the following year the match was to be known as the FA Charity Shield. This medal was awarded to Bill McCracken from this game.
Further Details
- Club
- Newcastle United
- Name
- Bill McCracken
- Season
- 1906/07
- Match
- Sheriff of London Charity Shield
- Provenance
- Vendor is the 3rd Cousin of Bill McCracken and the cap was passed down through family along with other memorabilia included within the Bill McCracken (1883-1979) memorabilia collection.
- Provenance Available
- Letter from Vendor