1924-25
The Boys' Friend Book of Football
Boys' Friend
1 booklet
Here's the cover, which was given away with the issue of Boys' Friend dated 6 December, 1924. I can see the names of Sam Hardy, George Wilson, Fred Keenor and Andrew Cunningham listed in the information about the contents of the booklet.
The Boys' Friend Book of Football
1924-25
The Boys' Friend Book of Football
Boys' Friend
1 booklet
I've never actually seen this booklet, which was given away with the issue of Boys' Friend dated 6 December, 1924, but I did find this item advertizing it's imminent publication in it's sister publication The Nelson Lee Library numbered 424 and dated 22 November, 1924.
The Boys' Friend Book of Football
1908-09
BOY-280 Boys' Friend Football Supplement
Boys' Friend
6 known
Jim Donnelly has kindly provided a scan of the Liverpool supplement mentioned previously.
Aston Villa Football Club. 1908-9
Chelsea Football Club, 1908-9
Liverpool Football Club, 1908-9
Manchester United Football Club, 1908-9 (with League Championship trophy)
Newcastle United Football Club. 1908-9
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. 1908-9
1908-09
BOY-280 Boys' Friend Football Supplement
Boys' Friend
6 known
Another example of one of these large supplements, each measuring 265mm x 225mm. Manchester United F.C. this time. I've also been told that a Liverpool sheet exists.
Aston Villa Football Club. 1908-9
Chelsea Football Club, 1908-9
Liverpool Football Club, 1908-9
Manchester United Football Club, 1908-9 (with League Championship trophy)
Newcastle United Football Club. 1908-9
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. 1908-9
1923
BOY-310 / BPJ-2-1 Footballers ~ ½ length studies
Boys' Friend
4 cards
Jack Marshall joined Llanelly for the 1923-24 season. He won 7 caps for Scotland before emigrating to New York and played one game for the United States (v Canada).
1. Tom Lucas (Liverpool) - issue dated 3 March, 1923
2. Bert Manderson (Rangers) - issue dated 10 March, 1923
3. J.H. Marshall (Middlesbrough) - issue dated 17 March, 1923
4. R. McNeil (West Bromwich Albion) - issue dated 24 March, 1923
1908-09
BOY-280 Boys' Friend Football Supplement
Boys' Friend
5 known
Large supplements measuring 265mm x 225mm, these are very rare and only 5 different ones are known. The Chelsea one shown above has all the players and officials listed underneath. The height and weight of each player is also included.
Aston Villa
Chelsea
Manchester United (with League Championship trophy)
Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1911
BOY-290-3 / BPJ-1-3 Boys' Friend Picture Gallery - Famous Footballers
Boys' Friend
3 strips of 4 cards
Here is a complete original uncut card, as issued.
1. Spiers (Bradford)
2. Colin Veitch (Newcastle United)
3. Windridge (Chelsea)
Famous Flags - The Royal Standard
Famous Regiments - Grenadier Guards
Famous Footballers - Colin Veitch (Newcastle United)
Famous Boxers - Bombadier Wells
1922
BOY-300/BPJ-2-2 Famous Footballers
The Boys' Friend
5 cards
The double cards were issued with The Boys' Friend between 18 November, 1922 and 16 December, 1922. I know the issue dates for three of the five cards. If I get any additional information, it will be added here. The checklist is now complete.
1. Ernest England (Sunderland) / George Brewster (Everton) - 18 November, 1922
2. W.R. Wainscoat (Barnsley) / John Elkes (Southampton) - 25 November, 1922
3. James H. Branston (Preston North End) / W.G. ("Billie") Gillespie (Sheffield United) - 2 December, 1922
4. William T. Kirton (Aston Villa) / David Rollo (Blackburn Rovers) - 9 December, 1922
5. Samuel J. Wadsworth (Huddersfield Town) / Stuart Davidson (Middlesbrough) - 16 December, 1922
1911
BOY-290-3 / BPJ-1-3 Boys' Friend Picture Gallery - Famous Footballers
Boys' Friend
3 strips of 4 cards
These cards are quite rare, but they are even harder to find in their original versions - Boys' Friend gave away three cards over three weeks - 2nd, 9th and 16th December, 1911. Each of the three cards featured a Famous Footballer, along with a Famous Boxer card, a Famous Regiments card and a Famous Flag card. I only have details of one of these complete sheets.
1. Speirs (Bradford City)
2. Colin Veitch (Newcastle United)
3. Windridge (Chelsea)
Famous Boxers - Bombardier Wells
Famous Regiments - Grenadier Guards
Famous Footballers - Colin Veitch (Newcastle United)
Famous Flags - The Royal Standard
