1971/72 A&BC Footballer — Peter Lorimer #88 — Leeds United — Purple Back
1971/72
Peter Lorimer’s reverse text notes his 100-goal milestone, turning the card into a contemporary record of the scoring reputation that made his famously powerful shooting such a part of Leeds folklore. It is one of those occasions where the back of a card is at least as interesting as the portrait on the front.
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- 1971/72
- Set
- A&BC Footballer — Purple Backs
- Subject
- Peter Lorimer
- Club shown
- Leeds United
- Card number
- 88
- Grading
- Light age/handling and edge/corner wear; no numeric grade.
- Condition
- Light age/handling and edge/corner wear; no numeric grade.
- Completeness
- Complete as supplied.
Catalogue note
Peter Lorimer’s reverse text notes his 100-goal milestone, turning the card into a contemporary record of the scoring reputation that made his famously powerful shooting such a part of Leeds folklore. It is one of those occasions where the back of a card is at least as interesting as the portrait on the front.
Archive significance: Contemporaneous Peter Lorimer card documenting his 100-goal milestone and shooting reputation
Historical context: Purple-back issue
Why this object matters
Lorimer's contemporary 100-goal text supplies specific career evidence on the purple-back issue. Its reverse enriches the Leeds group beyond a generic portrait, sustaining outstanding importance.
Evidence limits: No new physical inspection or collation was performed. Copy-specific conclusions remain limited to the retained catalogue and accession evidence.
Historical context
Purple-back issue
Score and assessment method
Archive Importance: 8.7 / 10.
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