It is believed to be the biggest collection of match-worn Manchester City kits in the world
The world's biggest collection of match-worn Manchester City shirts is going under the hammer. Lifelong Blues fanatic Mark McCarthy has spent over 40 years amassing his incredible collection of 282 shirts, which range from 1926 to the present day.
Mark declared himself a Blue in 1983, after visiting his grandfather, Mick McCarthy's uncle, who told him his cousin was about to join the Blues. "That's all I wanted really. Eventually, I acquired two shirts worn by Mick between 1985 and 1987. They'll be treasured forever as family heirlooms." "But it was never-ending, there was always another shirt, another holy grail to find. Over time, because I became known for it, shirts started to come to me, occasionally from players."
"I know some people will be surprised I'm selling but there are a few reasons, some personal," said Mark, who has followed City home and away for decades. "I had a lot of changes in my circumstances last year following an operation, quite a big one on my neck.
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