1967 A&BC Footballers Star Players 54 Gareth Sprake Leeds United

1967 A&BC Footballers Star Players #54 Gareth Sprake

This Gareth Sprake card is number 54 from the 1967 A&BC Footballers Star Players set, identifying him as a Leeds United player.

A&BC (Anglo American Bubblegum Company) Footballers was one of the most popular bubblegum card series produced in Britain during the 1960s and 1970s. The Star Players subset was issued in 1967.

Sprake was 21 years old and established as Leeds United’s first choice goalkeeper when this card was issued. He had already been part of the side that won promotion from the Second Division in 1964 and had narrowly missed out on the League and FA Cup Double in 1964-65. By the 1966-67 season, Leeds were one of the strongest teams in the country under Don Revie, and Sprake’s agility, shot stopping ability and command of his area were central to their defensive strength.

Born and raised in Swansea, Sprake had played rugby at school before switching to football and catching the eye of Leeds United scouts. He went on to become one of the most decorated Welsh goalkeepers of his era, earning 37 caps for his country.

Features

• Card number 54 from the 1967 A&BC Footballers Star Players set.
• Features the Swansea born Welsh international goalkeeper during his peak years at Leeds United.
• A vintage bubblegum card approaching 60 years old.

Specifications

• Player: Gareth Sprake
• Team: Leeds United
• Card Number: #54
• Card Type: Base
• Serial Number: Unnumbered
• Season: 1967
• Manufacturer: A&BC (Anglo American Bubblegum Company)
• Series: Footballers (Star Players)

Condition and Shipping

This card is ungraded and in raw condition. Please refer to the images for a detailed view of the card’s condition.

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