$3,840
A silver tone trophy presented to Uruguayan football player Juan Alberto Schiaffino, a member of the victorious 1950 Uruguayan national football team that won the FIFA World Cup. The trophy was presented to Schiaffino by the Uruguayan Football Association. Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1 in the 1950 World Cup, an upset victory that stunned the world and the people of Brazil, who immediately went into mourning over the loss. The trophy stands on a wood base that features a silver tone metal plaque and a metal Uruguayan Football Association flag with "A.U. de F." and the inscription "El presidente de la A.U. de F./ En Homenaje al Campeon Mundial/ Juan Alberto Schiaffino/ Brasil - 1950" The president of the Uruguayan Football Association / In Tribute to World Champion / Juan Alberto Schiaffino / Brazil - 1950 . 9 1/2 by 6 3/4 by 6 3/4 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
