This third edition of Billy Wright's Book of Soccer brings together some of the most influential figures in English football of the late 1950s, curated by one of the game's greatest captains. Wright, who led the Wolves to three First Division titles in the 1950s, assembled an impressive roster of contributors for this annual publication.
Distinguished Contributors include:
Tom Finney: One of the era's finest players, Finney was a two-time Footballer of the Year (1953-54, 1956-57) who earned 76 England caps. His insights as Preston North End's star forward were invaluable to readers.
Dave Mackay: Fresh from his move to Tottenham, Mackay had just joined Spurs from Hearts in March 1959, bringing Scottish flair to English football.
Don Revie: A pragmatic tactician and astute football mind, Revie's contribution came just before his historic appointment as Leeds United manager in 1961.
Billy Wright's own contributions to the book carried significant weight. As England captain and Wolves' legendary defender who led them to multiple titles, his insights were particularly valuable to readers.
This edition, published in 1960, captured the fascinating crossroads of English football. Wright himself had recently become the first footballer to earn 100 international caps, while contributors like Finney were approaching the end of their illustrious careers, and others like Mackay were embarking on new chapters that would define English football in the 1960s.
The lavishly illustrated action photographs and exclusive articles made this third edition an essential addition to any football fan's library, preserving a crucial moment in the sport's evolution through the eyes of its greatest practitioners.
The annual is in excellent condition; the blue boards are bright and spotless, the binding is very tight, and all pages are also clean and bright. The inside cover features a beautifully crafted Christmas gift inscription. The dust jacket had a few issues with minor shelf wear and has been price clipped. We thoroughly cleaned and overhauled the dust jacket before covering it with our Archival Dust Jacket System. The dust jacket has certainly done its job for the last 66 years.
