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Tommy Hynds 1904 FA Cup winner medal awarded while on the Manchester City football team. Hynds joined the team in 1901 mostly playing the position of reserve. The Football Association Challenge Cup, aka FA Cup, is the oldest association British football competition in the world, first held in 1871. Manchester won the FA Cup held on 23 April 1904 between the Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City at Crystal Palace in London, beating Bolton 1-0 and claiming their first major victory in the team's history with a momentous winning goal scored by Billy Meredith in the 23rd minute, a strike disputed as offside by Bolton. Front of 15 karat gold medal depicts two footballers in uniform with "1904" engraved to circular base. Inscribed to verso: "Manchester City Winners / T. Hinds [sic]". Medal is made by "Whittle of Blackburn". Measures 1.5" in diameter, weighs .66 ounces and includes original case to house medal. Near fine.
Famed Early 20th Century Scottish Footballer Tommy Hynds Rare 1904 FA Cup Winner Medal -- The Most Prestigious Award in English Football -- 15 Karat Gold
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