Playing for the Shirt is a stunning showcase of the greatest known collection of match-worn West Ham United shirts.
The book features a beautiful array of match-worn shirts from 1951 to the present day,from the old heavy cotton shirts of yesteryear to the high-tech shirts made of lightweight,breathable fibres for today's athletes. In hunting down these precious cotton and polyester gems,lifelong Hammers fan Mick Clifford embarked on a journey to preserve the club's past for fans of all ages.
This eye-catching book is filled with superb photographs of worn shirts from the most famous players ever to don the celebrated East London club's claret and blue colours - legends such as Bobby Moore,Billy Bonds,Trevor Brooking,Tony Cottee,Frank McAvennie,Paolo Di Canio,Julian Dicks,Dimitri Payet and Mark Noble.
Playing for the Shirt captures moments in time,with a fascinating insight into how the West Ham shirt evolved. Each match-worn shirt tells a different story.
Publisher: Pitch Publishing LtdISBN: 9781801505000Dimensions: 286 x 246 mm
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"It really is a super coffee-table type book of real quality writing and photography. Massive thought has gone into the presentation and layout... Rating: 10/10 (as I can't give 11/10!)"
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