Hansons World Football Auction April 2025 - Wembley Stadium

Stanley Pearson Memorabilia – Manchester United 1937-1953

Autograph book including signatures from the FA Cup winning side of 1948 and the autographs of Jack Warner and Jimmy Warner.  Also included was the then Manager of Manchester United, Matt Busby.

The autographs were acquired by San Pearson and given to the vendor’s family member.

Other autographs also included.

Also included are articles from Manchester Evening News at the time of Stan Pearson’s passing, the Order of Service from his funeral and a photo of the team from the Manchester Evening News again at the time of Stan’s passing.

There is a handwritten note accompanying the photos given to explain who was who in the team which can be linked back to the autographs.

Stanley Pearson was an English forward who played for Manchester United from 1937 to 1953. A skillful and reliable goal scorer, he helped United win the FA Cup in 1948 scoring a goal and was a key player in the club’s post-war resurgence. Pearson made over 340 appearances, either side of the war, scoring 148 goals, and earned a single England cap.

Provenance: The vendors mother was close friends of Stan Pearson and these items have been passed down through family.