Francis Lee: a white England No.7 international jersey early 1970s, long-sleeved, crew-neck collar and embroidered three lions badge; together with a related certificate of provenance (2) This shirt was donated by Francis Lee for the Bill Gates Testimonial Fund at Middlesbrough FC in 1974. In turn, Gates presented the shirt to James Lipthorpe who had performed all the detailed planning for the player's Testimonial. A certificate of appreciation in this respect is included in the lot. The shirt was sold at an internet auction on www.sothebys.com in 1999 where it was purchased by the current vendor.
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Francis Lee: a white England No.7 international jersey early 1970s, long-sleeved, crew-neck collar and embroidered three lions badge; together with a related certificate of provenance (2) This shirt was donated by Francis Lee for the Bill Gates Testimonial Fund at Middlesbrough FC in 1974. In turn, Gates presented the shirt to James Lipthorpe who had performed all the detailed planning for the player's Testimonial. A certificate of appreciation in this respect is included in the lot. The shirt was sold at an internet auction on www.sothebys.com in 1999 where it was purchased by the current vendor.