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An early England international cap awarded to Johnny
An early England international cap awarded to Johnny
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An early England international cap awarded to Johnny Holt of Everton for four successive appearances v Scotland between 1891 and 1894, the purple cap inscribed in metal thread to the peak 1891-2-3-4 Johnny Holt was born 10 April 1865 in Church, Lancashire. He stood only 5ft. but was a centre-half earning him the nickname ''Little Everton Devil''. He joined Everton from Bootle in the very first season of the Football League in 1888. In March 1890 he became the first Everton player to win an England cap when he was picked to play against Wales, the first of 10 appearances, and was a member of the club's first Championship winning team in 1890-91. Provenance: By family descent.
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An early England international cap awarded to Johnny

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