England legend Gordon Banks’ 1966 World Cup winner’s medal is set to go under the hammer for up to £300,000.
The yellow-metal medal was awarded to Banks after England’s historic triumph at and comes presented in its original fitted case.
The historic piece is expected to fetch between £220,000 and £300,000 at auction, as reported by Whats The Jam.
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Banks played every game during England’s victorious campaign and was a key part of the side’s success.
The goalkeeper kept clean sheets against Uruguay, Mexico, France and Argentina before finally conceding in the semi-final against Portugal from a penalty by Eusebio.
England went on to beat Portugal 2-1 to book their place in the final.
In the showpiece match against West Germany, Geoff Hurst scored a famous hat-trick as England won 4-2 after extra-time to lift the trophy.
Banks’ medal had previously been sold in 2001 after the former goalkeeper said he wanted to help his family.
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At the time, he explained security concerns meant he could not keep it at home or properly enjoy it, and felt his children would benefit more from it while he was alive rather than receiving it later.
The medal now returns to auction more than two decades later as demand for World Cup memorabilia continues to grow.
Banks won 73 caps for England and was named FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year six times during his career.
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He remained one of football’s most respected goalkeepers even after losing sight in one eye following a car crash in 1972, later continuing his career in America with Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
The medal is being auctioned by Budds, in Wellinborough, Northants on June 25.
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