1958 Cadet Sweets Footballers #1 Bobby Robson MGC 5
This Bobby Robson card is number 1 from the 1958 Cadet Sweets Footballers collection. The card has been graded MGC 5 by Majesty Grading Company.
The card was issued during a landmark year in Robson’s playing career. He had made his England debut in November 1957 against France, scoring twice in a 4-0 victory, and was selected for the 1958 World Cup squad in Sweden. At the time of issue, Robson was playing for West Bromwich Albion, having joined from Fulham in March 1956 for a club record fee of £25,000.
Born in Sacriston, County Durham on 18 February 1933, Robson won 20 England caps as a player before going on to become one of the most successful English managers in history. He won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with Ipswich Town, managed England to the 1990 World Cup semi-finals, and won league titles in the Netherlands and Portugal.
He was knighted in 2002 and established the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation for cancer research in 2008. Robson passed away on 31 July 2009 at the age of 76.
Features
- Card number 1 from the 1958 Cadet Sweets Footballers series.
- Graded MGC 5 by Majesty Grading Company.
- Issued in the year Robson made his England debut and was selected for the 1958 World Cup.
- Features a man who became one of the most revered figures in English football history.
Specifications
- Player: Bobby Robson
- Team: West Bromwich Albion
- Card Number: #1
- Card Type: Base
- Serial Number: Unnumbered
- Season: 1958
- Manufacturer: Cadet Sweets
- Series: Footballers
Condition & Shipping
The card is professionally graded MGC 5 by Majesty Grading Company and encapsulated in a protective slab.
Shipped securely packaged and sent via tracked Royal Mail. All cards are carefully handled to ensure safe delivery.
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