BeargerNo.1 49 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Bobby Shearer's medal collection to go up for auction By National Newsdesk TWENTY-ONE medals belonging to late Rangers star Bobby Shearer are going under the hammer this month. The collection, which is being sold by the footballer’s family, is believed to be the largest set of Rangers medals to feature in a single auction. Covering the period 1955 to 1965, they include the former captain’s League Cup and League Championship medals from the Rangers treble-winning 1963/64 season, which could fetch £1500 and £2500 respectively. They will go under the hammer at McTear’s Sporting Medals and Trophies Auction in Glasgow on July 19. The sale will also include the player’s finalist medal from the European Cup Winner’s Cup in 1961, which Rangers lost over two legs to Fiorentina. Experts believe the lot could sell for up to £3000. Shearer’s widow Helen said: “I wasn’t a big football fan but I enjoyed going to the games to support Robert. He loved playing for Rangers and was very well respected by all the players. He was tough on the pitch but always fair. “He had lots of football friends, including a lot of folk at celtic. He was honoured to become the captain of Rangers Football Club and captained the treble-winning team in 1963/64. “There are a lot of lovely memories tied in to the collection, and the family are keeping a few medals, but to be honest I think the time is right for the others to come out of their boxes and to be passed on to football fans who will treasure them.” During his time at Ibrox, he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and four League Cups, and also played four times for Scotland. He died on November 6 2006, aged 74. Brian Clements, from McTear’s, said: “Bobby Shearer was a true Rangers legend who picked up every honour going in the Scottish game, including a treble haul of medals in season 1963/64. “We see a lot of Old Firm medals coming through the doors at McTear’s but this is by far the largest collection associated with a single player. “There are some fantastic individual pieces; however, the collection as a whole paints a fascinating picture of Rangers success from 1955 to 1965. I have no doubt there will be considerable interest in the auction.” In addition to the Rangers items, the Bobby Shearer collection also includes medals from the player’s time in the RAF in the early 1950s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,992 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Twenty one medals with two of them possibly going to make 4 grand but the entire collection is worth 3 grand? What BouncyBluenose87 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 If @WILLIAM BEAR is bidding then I'm out. Zetland and WILLIAM BEAR 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,362 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Hope they get as much as possible for them, some collection. WILLIAM BEAR and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,790 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 The club should be buying them and put them on show in Trophy room.. If the museum comes about stuff like this would be ideal.. WILLIAM BEAR, ForeverAndEver, siddiqi_drinker and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Twenty one medals with two of them possibly going to make 4 grand but the entire collection is worth 3 grand? What 'Lot' is an auction term for single or multiple items sold. It doesn't mean everything / entire collection. I read it as 2 medals for 4k, and then the ECWC medal sold separately as its own 'lot' for 3k target. Well, that's how I read it. RFC Eagle, Blumhoilann and Brubear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Hopefully they are protected and end up in the right place as a Captains medals should be at Ibrox. WILLIAM BEAR and Fred H Crawford 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Twenty one medals with two of them possibly going to make 4 grand but the entire collection is worth 3 grand? What Theres a zero missing. It was reported a few days ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: The club should be buying them and put them on show in Trophy room.. If the museum comes about stuff like this would be ideal.. There are two lots of medals there already Goughs and ? that's exactly where they should end up. Rangers should be making a fair offer and get them prior to auction, 32k was the figure that I seen quoted for them the other day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, pcbear said: There are two lots of medals there already Goughs and ? that's exactly where they should end up. Rangers should be making a fair offer and get them prior to auction, 32k was the figure that I seen quoted for them the other day. Goughs are on loan iirc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,493 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, pcbear said: There are two lots of medals there already Goughs and ? that's exactly where they should end up. Rangers should be making a fair offer and get them prior to auction, 32k was the figure that I seen quoted for them the other day. Bob McPhail's collection too. pcbear and Fred H Crawford 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,748 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Would be good if the club bought them. Blumhoilann and The Dude 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Fans should club together and buy these. Then we can loan them out to be proudly displayed in the louden tavern imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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