The 7 most valuable pieces of Newcastle United memorabilia sold at auction
Newcastle United, also known as the Magpies, have a long and storied history in English football.
The club has a passionate and loyal fanbase, which has helped to create a thriving market for Newcastle United memorabilia.
From vintage match-worn shirts to rare programmes and tickets, collectors are willing to pay top dollar for authentic pieces of Newcastle United history.
In this blog, we will take a look at the 7 most valuable pieces of Newcastle United football memorabilia sold at auction.
1. Jackie Milburn's 1951 FA Cup Final Medal - £31,000
Jackie Milburn is one of Newcastle United's greatest ever players. He scored 200 goals for the club during his career and helped them to win three FA Cups.
In 1951, he scored both goals in the FA Cup Final as Newcastle United beat Blackpool 2-0. Milburn's winner's medal from that game sold for an incredible £31,000 at auction in 2011.
2. Alan Shearer's Match-Worn Boots from his 200th Premier League Goal - £16,000
Alan Shearer is a Newcastle United legend. He scored 206 goals for the club during his career and is the Premier League's all-time leading scorer. In 2004, he scored his 200th Premier League goal, becoming the first and only player to reach that milestone. His match-worn boots from that game sold for £16,000 at auction in 2012.
3. 1924 Newcastle United FA Cup Final Programme - £11,500
Newcastle United won the FA Cup in 1924, beating Aston Villa 2-0 in the final. The programme from that game is a highly sought-after piece of Newcastle United memorabilia. In 2006, a copy of the programme sold for £11,500 at auction.
4. Newcastle United's 1905 FA Cup Winners Medal - £9,000
Newcastle United won their second FA Cup in 1905, beating Aston Villa 2-0 in the final. The players were each awarded a winner's medal, and one of those medals sold for £9,000 at auction in 2012.
5. Malcolm Macdonald's Match-Worn Shirt from his Debut Hat-Trick - £8,500
Malcolm Macdonald, also known as "Supermac," is another Newcastle United legend. He scored 95 goals for the club during his career and is considered one of their greatest ever strikers. In his debut for the club in 1971, he scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Liverpool. His match-worn shirt from that game sold for £8,500 at auction in 2018.
6. Alan Shearer's 1996 England Match-Worn Shirt - £8,000
Alan Shearer is not only a Newcastle United legend but also an England legend. He scored 30 goals for the national team and captained them at Euro 96. His match-worn England shirt from that tournament sold for £8,000 at auction in 2012.
7. Newcastle United's 1969 Fairs Cup Winners Medal - £7,000
Newcastle United won the Fairs Cup, which was the predecessor to the UEFA Cup, in 1969. The players were each awarded a winner's medal, and one of those medals sold for £7,000 at auction in 2012.
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.