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Kirke-Smith England Shirt

1872-11-30

National Football Museum

National Football Museum
Manchester, United Kingdom

England jersey worn in the world's first official Association Football game, between Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Scotland on 30 November 1872.

This shirt and cap were worn by Arnold Kirke-Smith, one of eight forwards in the England team that day.

The game ended 0-0.

The shirt is part of the National Football Museum collection.

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  • Title: Kirke-Smith England Shirt
  • Date: 1872-11-30
  • Quote: Over 150 years old, but fundamentally recognisable as the starting point for today's football shirts.
  • Publisher: National Football Museum
National Football Museum

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