The 10 most valuable pieces of Tottenham Hotspur memorabilia sold at auction
Tottenham Hotspur, also known as Spurs, is a football club based in North London, England.
Founded in 1882, the club has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Over the years, many valuable pieces of Tottenham Hotspur memorabilia have been sold at auction, including match-worn shirts, trophies, and other collectibles.
In this blog, we'll take a look at 10 of the most valuable pieces of Tottenham Hotspur football memorabilia sold at auction.
1. 1961 FA Cup Winners' Medal - £115,000 The 1961 FA Cup final was one of Tottenham's most famous victories, with the team defeating Leicester City 2-0 to win the trophy. The medal awarded to one of the Tottenham players on that day was sold at auction in 2011 for an impressive £115,000.
2. 1960 European Cup Winners' Cup Medal - £72,000 In 1963, Tottenham won the European Cup Winners' Cup, defeating Atletico Madrid 5-1 in the final. The medal awarded to a Tottenham player on that day was sold at auction in 2016 for £72,000.
3. 1901 FA Cup Final Programme - £35,000 In 1901, Tottenham won their first major trophy, defeating Sheffield United 3-1 in the FA Cup final. The programme from that historic match was sold at auction in 2013 for £35,000.
4. 1967 League Cup Winners' Medal - £25,000 Tottenham won the League Cup in 1967, beating Chelsea 2-1 in the final. The medal awarded to one of the Tottenham players on that day was sold at auction in 2012 for £25,000.
5. Jimmy Greaves' 1962-63 Season Match-Worn Shirt - £23,000 Jimmy Greaves is one of Tottenham's greatest ever players, and his match-worn shirt from the 1962-63 season was sold at auction in 2019 for £23,000.
6. 1951 League Championship Medal - £22,000 In 1951, Tottenham won the league championship for the first time in their history. The medal awarded to a Tottenham player on that day was sold at auction in 2012 for £22,000.
7. 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup Final Programme - £3,000 As mentioned earlier, Tottenham won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. The programme from that historic final was sold at auction in 2016 for £3,000.
8. 1984 UEFA Cup Final Shirt - £2,800 In 1984, Tottenham won the UEFA Cup, beating Anderlecht 4-3 on penalties in the final. A shirt worn by one of the Tottenham players on that day was sold at auction in 2015 for £2,800.
9. 1960 FA Cup Final Programme - £2,500 In 1960, Tottenham won the FA Cup, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in the final. The programme from that historic match was sold at auction in 2013 for £2,500.
10. 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup Final Ticket - £1,800 The final piece on our list is a ticket to the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup final between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid. The ticket was sold at auction in 2016 for £1,800.
Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most successful football clubs in English history, and their memorabilia is highly sought after by fans and collectors alike.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.