1972 A&BC Red Backs #104 Bobby Charlton

1972 A&BC Footballers Red Back #104 Bobby Charlton

This Bobby Charlton card is number 104 from the 1972-73 A&BC Footballers set, the red back variation. The card identifies Charlton as a Manchester 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 1972-73 set features red coloured reverse designs, distinguishing it from the orange and green back variations of other seasons.

This card was issued during Charlton’s final season at Manchester United, bringing to a close one of the most remarkable careers in the history of English football. He had spent 17 years in the first team, surviving the Munich Air Disaster in 1958 and helping rebuild the club from tragedy to triumph, culminating in the 1968 European Cup victory at Wembley. By the time of his departure in 1973, he had scored 249 goals in 758 appearances, a record that stood for over 40 years.

Charlton’s 106 caps and 49 goals for England were both national records at the time of his retirement from international football. His performances at the 1966 World Cup, where he scored three goals and was named the tournament’s best player, earned him the Ballon d’Or.

Features

• Card number 104 from the 1972-73 A&BC Footballers set, red back variation.
• Features one of the greatest players in the history of English football during his final season at Manchester United.
• A vintage bubblegum card over 50 years old.

Specifications

• Player: Bobby Charlton
• Team: Manchester United
• Card Number: #104
• 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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