Football Heroes

The 11 1st Class stamps will feature individual footballers from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, all of whom were supremely gifted, talented players who stood out in their generation and beyond. The stamps have been illustrated by artist Andrew Kinsman, who took existing photography of all the players, then created a composite artwork, so when the 11 stamps are placed together, they form a traditional team shot.

The eleven players selected were chosen for their outstanding record on the pitch and representation of their home countries. All are in the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame.


2013 (May 9 2013)
Commemorative


Stamps

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Gordon Banks

Gordon Banks

1st
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Made possibly the greatest save of all time from Pele during the 1970 World Cup Finals

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore

1st
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Captained England to its historic 1966 World Cup win

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Dave Mackay

Dave Mackay

1st
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Described by George Best as his hardest and bravest opponent

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) John Charles

John Charles

1st
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Dubbed ‘Il Gigante Buono’, which means Gentle Giant, during his hugely successful spell in Italy with Juventus

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson

1st
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Voted Manchester United’s greatest ever player in a 2011 poll of former Manchester United stars throughout the eras

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Denis Law

Denis Law

1st
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Voted the outstanding Scottish player of the previous 50 years by the Scottish Football Association in 2003

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton

1st
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A survivor of the 1958 Munich disaster in which eight of his teammates lost their lives, he went on to lift the European Cup for Manchester United ten years later, in 1968

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) John Barnes

John Barnes

1st
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Scored a goal against Brazil in the Maracana Stadium, Rio, that is often described as the finest English goal of all time

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) George Best

George Best

1st
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Recognised as the most naturally gifted footballer Northern Ireland has ever produced

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Jimmy Greaves

Jimmy Greaves

1st
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Played 57 times for England scoring an incredible 44 goals

Football Heroes 1st Stamp (2013) Kevin Keagan

Kevin Keagan

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Part of a Liverpool team that won a hatful of trophies including the club’s first European Cup, he was twice named European Footballer of the Year

Presentation Pack

Pack 484
RM Code AP373
Football Heroes (2013)

Reverse for Football Heroes

First Day Cover

Football Heroes (2013)
Miniature Sheet FDC
Football Heroes (2013)

Reverse for Football Heroes
Prestige Pane FDC
Football Heroes (2013)

Miniature Sheet

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Football Heroes (2013)

Prestige Stamp Book

MBPC - DB5 DB5(59)
Football Heroes (2013)

Reverse for Football Heroes

Image for Football Heroes

Image for Football Heroes

Retail Stamp Book

George Best and Bobby Moore
Issued on May 9 2013
5014721112268
Printed by Walsall Security Printers
MBPC - SB3 SB3(37)
6 x 1st
Football Heroes (2013)

Booklet pane for Football Heroes (2013)
John Charles and Dave Mackay
Issued on February 20 2014
5014721112268
Printed by Walsall Security Printers
MBPC - SB3 SB3(41)
6 x 1st
Football Heroes (2013)

Booklet pane for Football Heroes (2013)

Poster

Football Heroes (2013)

Publicity - First

RM Code 14BBB
Download PDF
Football Heroes (2013)

PHQ Cards

Pack PHQ376
RM Code AQ195

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