Hansons World Football Auction April 2025 - Wembley Stadium
Ireland Cap from the collection of football memorabilia-Bill McCracken (1883-1979)
Ireland cap 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.
Ireland Cap (1903-1904 Season): A rare and pristine artifact representing McCracken’s international career.
Royal blue with gold tassel. The cap has the Irish Football association crest embroidered and was made by Hatters, AP Dalzell, Royal Avenue Belfast also embroidered on the inside of the cap.
Further Details
- Club
- Ireland National Team
- Name
- Bill McCracken
- Season
- 1903/04
- Condition
- Excellent condition considering age. Some evidence of minor war and tear on tassel
- 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 Signed by Vendor