What is an original 1966 World Cup Final program worth?
As a piece of memorabilia that signifies the greatest achievement in English football for the Three Lions, the estimated value of a mint condition 1966 World Cup Final programme is in the region of £400-£500 with some even listed for £1,000 on websites such as eBay.
How can I tell if my 1966 World Cup Final Programme is original?
The Second reprint of the 1966 world cup football programme was in 1970, there are differences in the colours from the original Football programme. The reprint front cover background, has more of a lilac colour to it, on the rear of the reprint, the cadet cigarette box stripe is more of a tangerine shade.
How did England win the World Cup?
Batting first in the Super Over, England scored 15 runs and the target for New Zealand was 16. The Kiwis finished at 15 runs and the match was tied again. However, England won the dramatic contest on superior boundary counts and thus became the ODI world champion for the first time in their history.
Who was the substitute for England in 1966 World Cup?
Occasionally, though, fate takes a hand and the stand-in steps onto the stage to steal the show. In the 1966 World Cup, Geoff Hurst enjoyed such an experience.
Did Geoff Hurst win Golden Boot?
A striker, he remains the only man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, when England recorded a 4–2 victory over West Germany at Wembley Stadium in 1966. Hurst began his career with West Ham United, where he scored 242 goals in 500 first team appearances….Geoff Hurst.
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Who Stole the World Cup in 1966?
In 1966, England managed to win and lose the FIFA World Cup in the same year. Prior to the tournament, while on display at a stamp exhibition in Westminster Central Hall in London, the Jules Rimet trophy was stolen from under the noses of its guards.
