The little beauty of a medal above is interesting on a number of levels.Transcribed on the obverse is the following." Everton Football Club 1890-1891". Now a little bird once told me that the Liver Bird, so revered by our illustrious neighbours Liverpool FC, used to belong to Everton FC!! At first I liked the idea of it but could not substantiate this unlikely fact.That is until you delve into the history of the aforementioned medal.In 1890-91 Everton won the league title for the first time.Since the previous winners Preston N.E. had nothing to show for their efforts; Everton decided to commemorate this and cast the medal shown.Thereby inventing the league championship medal.One of our many footballing firsts.Look closer into the heart ot the medal and you will see a certain little dicky bird.The Liver Bird no less.Doesn't prove anything.....except that it does,when you realise Liverpool FC were not established until 1892!! How and when it was stolen from us, is still a mystery.However, in this Derby week and in the spirit of reconciliation, I think it's about time this little dicky bird found it's way home to roost.Dont you?
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i'll concede a point on that one.
Very interesting M'Lord...so when did Everton adopt the bridewell tower as their logo? Which I am quite glad they did, for as you know I'm particularly partial to aforementioned "dicky bird".
As far as I know Vinogirl,it was part of a design for the club tie back in the late 50's.The then secretary,Theo Kelly was the brains behind it.However, I don't think it made the club shirt until the late 70's.What we did before then or when apathy towards the 'bird' crept in I haven't a clue.
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