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17139 - Sporting Memorabilia, 17 Jun 2009
Chester
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Lot No: 243
. 1912 Alfred Robinson's Blackburn Rovers Division One champions medal
To obverse 'THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE' with crown and crests, , engraved to reverse 'CHAMPIONS DIV. I 1911-12 Blackburn Rovers A.Robinson', makers stamp 'THOS.FATTORINI SKIPTON AND BOLTON', hallmarked 15 carat gold to reverse and rim, ring suspension. This medal was awarded to Blackburn goalkeeper Alfred Robinson for winning the Division One title in 1912. 31mm diam.
Sold for £3,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium
Footnote:
Alfred Robinson was a talented goalkeeper, joining Gainsborough Trinity in 1908. He signed for Blackburn Rovers in 1911. The 1911-12 season began badly with Blackburn Rovers losing two of its first three games. Despite being defeated by Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal, Blackburn by the end of the season had three more points than main challengers, Everton. It was the first time in Blackburn's history that they had won the Football League title. Robinson returned to the Blackburn Rovers team after the First World War. By the time he left the club in 1920 Robinson had played in 144 games for the club.
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