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Alf Common The first Footballer to be sold for £1000 from Sunderland FC to
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Alf Common The first Footballer to be sold for £1000 from Sunderland FC to
Alf Common The first Footballer to be sold for £ 1000 from Sunderland FC to Middlesborough in February 1905
Picture taken 11th December 1938
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*393591
Media ID 21607752
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in football history. The image showcases Alf Common, the trailblazing footballer who made headlines as the first player ever to be sold for an astonishing £1000. It was a groundbreaking transfer from Sunderland FC to Middlesbrough that occurred in February 1905, forever etching Common's name into the annals of the sport. The picture itself was taken on December 11th, 1938, during the vibrant era of the 1930s. Its timeless quality transports us back to a bygone age when footballers were revered as heroes and their exploits captured imaginations across England. Daily Mirror, one of Britain's most esteemed newspapers at that time, proudly presents this remarkable piece of sporting history through Memory Lane Prints. Alf Common stands tall in his iconic kit, exuding strength and determination. His presence radiates confidence and skill as he prepares to make his mark on the pitch. This photograph not only commemorates an extraordinary milestone but also serves as a testament to Common's immense talent and influence within English football. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far professional football has come since those early days. Yet it is crucial never to forget those pioneers like Alf Common who paved the way for future generations of players and forever changed the landscape of British sports.
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