1972-73 A&BC Footballers Red Back #55 Gordon Banks
This Gordon Banks card is number 55 from the 1972-73 A&BC Footballers set, the red back variation. The card identifies Banks as a Stoke City 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 1972-73 set features red coloured reverse designs, distinguishing it from the orange and blue back variations of other seasons.
This card was issued during a season of profound significance for Banks. Just weeks into the 1972-73 campaign, on 22 October 1972, he was involved in a car accident that cost him the sight in his right eye, bringing a premature end to the career of arguably the finest goalkeeper the world has ever seen. He had been England’s undisputed number one for nearly a decade, winning the 1966 World Cup and producing the legendary save from Pelé at the 1970 tournament. Only months earlier, he had won the League Cup with Stoke City and been named FWA Footballer of the Year.
Features
- Card number 55 from the 1972-73 A&BC Footballers set, red back variation.
- Features one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football.
- Issued during the season his career was tragically cut short.
Specifications
- Player: Gordon Banks
- Team: Stoke City
- Card Number: #55
- Card Type: Base
- Serial Number: Unnumbered
- Season: 1972-73
- Manufacturer: A&BC (Anglo American Bubblegum Company)
- Series: Footballers (Red Back)
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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