My Pro Set Soccer card post last week prompted blog reader extraordinaire Mark Hoyle to dig up some AB&C Gum cards from 1969/1970 and send them my way. These are four of the nine Manchester United players that are included in that year's set.
Of the four players on these cards Brian Kidd is the most accomplished. He currently is an assistant at Manchester City but he made his name in 1968 with a goal he scored at the age of 19 in the European Cup finals win. He spent several years playing here in the U.S. in the North American Soccer League. He later managed for Man U under Alex Ferguson.
These are the first really vintage soccer cards in my collection. Their 'well loved' condition just feels right for cards that were issued in England 45 years ago. They are smaller than what we know as 'standard' cards, closer to the size of Topps '75 minis. If you have any interest at all in 'English Football Cards' at all then this site should be among your bookmarks.
Just great stuff. I love how some of the pics appear to have been snapped as the players were assembled for a team photo. Thanks again Mark. These cards, and your insightful comments, are appreciated.
Beautiful looking cards... gotta say 69/70 AB&C > 91 Pro Set ;-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff! It looks like the cards were more or less based on the 1968 Topps Football design... For the past couple of years, I've been thinking that I need to get me some 1968 football, but now I've got more cards on that "I should get me some" list.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I finally found something to pass on to you.
ReplyDeleteI have a handful of that set. Just got a bunch of '59s that I need to scan and post. I love the English football cards. Neat window into the game.
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