$7,040
A 1961 Benfica Championship sash awarded to Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Benfica) team member José Augusto after Benfica's victory in the 1960-1961 Primeira Divisão, Portugal's top-tier football league, and Benfica's subsequent victory in the 1961 European Cup final. Benfica would defeat Barcelona 3-2 at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Switzerland, to win the 1961 European Cup (later to be renamed the UEFA Champions League for the 1992-1993 season onward). Augusto has signed and inscribed the sash on the inside in black marker. Stitched on the outside of the sash is the Benfica logo patch, with the words "Bi-Campeão - 60 - 61" Champion - 60 - 61 embroidered into the sash in gold lettering. Augusto joined Benfica in 1959 and became part of the club's legendary offense that included Mário Coluna, Eusébio, António Simões and José Torres. Augusto retired in the 1969-1970 season and became Benfica's manager. The sash is accompanied by an image of Augusto signing the sash. Length, total, 70 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
