An auction celebrating the greats of the game

Where can you find sporting legends like Lionel Messi, Muhammad Ali, Ben Stokes and Rafael Nadal all together in one place? The answer is in the upcoming sale of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions.

Lionel Messi shirt

This Lionel Messi No.10 shirt is a match issued short-sleeved jersey for the 2021 Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil in July 2021. Argentina won the match at the Maracana 1-0 with captain Messi winning his first senior international trophy. The estimate at the auction is 800-1200. View the catalogue entry for this Lionel Messi shirt.

The sale on September 3-4 features a huge range of 917 lots covering most sports you can think of including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and much more.

Here’s our pick of five lots relating to some of the greatest sportsmen of the 20th and 21st centuries.

1. Olympics

Paris Olympic medal

This 1924 Paris Olympic games bronze medal was won by Guy Butler in the 400m. Having won four medals, he remains the joint record-holder for the number of Olympic medals won by a British athlete (along with Sebastian Coe, Christine Ohuruogu and Mo Farah). He was also the first British track and field athlete to compete in three Olympic games. The estimate is £3000-5000. View the catalogue entry for this Paris Olympic medal.

2. Cricket

Ben Stokes bat

One of the pieces of cricket memorabilia at the Graham Budd is this official Ben Stokes GM Diamond 55 autographed short-handle bat. With wear to base, the bat was gifted by Stokes to the Cockermouth Charities Week appeal and with note from Neil Fairbrother (Ben Stokes agent) relating to the bat. The estimate is £1200-1800. View the catalogue entry for this Ben Stokes bat.

3. Boxing

Muhammad Ali autographed menu

A menu which was given to the chief steward when Muhammad Ali was flying back from the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight in 1974 which the legendary boxer signed and wrote a dedicated poem will be offered at the Graham Budd auction. The estimate is £1000-1500. View the catalogue entry for this Muhammad Ali autographed menu.

4. Tennis

tennis racquet and shoes

Among the lots relating to tennis at the Graham Budd auction is a Babolat racquet and pair of Nike US Open Tennis shoes both autographed by Rafael Nadal. The vendor acquired them in a silent auction in Monaco in aid of the Prince's Trust and Prince Albert II Foundation. The estimate here is £400-500. View the catalogue entry for this tennis racquet and shoes.

5. Football

Lionel Messi shirt

This Lionel Messi No.10 shirt is a match issued short-sleeved jersey for the 2021 Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil in July 2021. Argentina won the match at the Maracana 1-0 with captain Messi winning his first senior international trophy. The estimate at the auction is 800-1200. View the catalogue entry for this Lionel Messi shirt.

 

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