The First Division championship medal won by Town full-back John Compton in 1961/62 is to under the hammer at Sotherby’s next month. Compton played in 41 of the 42 games as Sir Alf Ramsey’s side carried off the club’s one and only league title.
Poplar-born Compton was with the Blues between 1960 and 1964, making 131 appearances without scoring a goal. He also played for Chelsea and Bournemouth.
The 9ct gold medal is expected to fetch £4,000 - £5,000 at the auction on November 7th and 8th. More details here.
Meanwhile, Compton’s team-mates Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips will be signing copies of Ipswich Town: Champions 1961/62 from 5pm in Planet Blue prior to Tuesday’s game against Portsmouth.