Jim Baxter's iconic '67 Scotland jersey pulled from auction over 'authenticity' concerns
A Scotland shirt said to have been worn by Jim Baxter during the 1967 Wembley victory over England has been pulled from auction amid doubts over its authenticity. The jersey was due to go under the hammer at auction house McTear’s in Glasgow at 12pm on Friday, and was expected to fetch up to £60,000.
The pair - who have pictures of themselves as schoolboys posing with former Rangers midfielder Jim and the framed shirt - had presented their case to McTear’s and urged them to halt the sale. And the Record also revealed that a singer and guitar player in the Tartan Specials has staked his claim to have the real jersey.
“Although we remain convinced of the shirt’s provenance, we would never put an item to auction with questions unanswered. We will conduct additional research before taking a decision on any future sale. The provenance of the shirt traces back to the player, who exchanged his jersey with Alan Ball at the end of the match.
“Jim Baxter was renowned for gifting Scotland jerseys to friends, acquaintances and functions, and that appears to be the case for the jersey bought at the benefit dinner by the other parties. Crucially, additional research has shown that the label on the shirt from the 1991 charity auction does not appear to match those worn in the 1967 game as it dates the shirt to pre World Cup 1966.
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