The First Division championship medal won by Town full-back John Compton in 1961/62 is to under the hammer at Sotherby’s next month. Compton played in 41 of the 42 games as Sir Alf Ramsey’s side carried off the club’s one and only league title.

Poplar-born Compton was with the Blues between 1960 and 1964, making 131 appearances without scoring a goal. He also played for Chelsea and Bournemouth.

The 9ct gold medal is expected to fetch £4,000 - £5,000 at the auction on November 7th and 8th. More details here.

Meanwhile, Compton’s team-mates Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips will be signing copies of Ipswich Town: Champions 1961/62 from 5pm in Planet Blue prior to Tuesday’s game against Portsmouth.

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blueoff added 13:53 - Oct 17 Please Buy it m.e. & give the old boy some much needed money, today's stars have it so easy in comparison
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irishtim added 14:52 - Oct 17 hope he gets a decent price & his medal back. i think it would b nice touch. pity im broke also or i would do it
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bigdave_blue added 15:20 - Oct 17 I had a long chat with John the night before a Legends day at ITFC about 8 years ago at the Hotel bar, such a nice man with great stories about his playing days. I'd had a few beers and it took me about an hour to recognise Micky Stockwell sitting next to him. Hope he gets good money for it, he deserves it.
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big_gaz67 added 15:23 - Oct 17 It would be good if ME bought it on behalf of the club (must be tax deductable?) and displays it - perhaps in the boardroom or main reception.
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irishtim added 15:50 - Oct 17 yes mr evans buy it & put it on display please
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IP12 added 16:08 - Oct 17 I know I shouldn't get morbid & depressed and say 'You must understand that football was much better in that 1961/62 season'. It seems such a shame 'cause I wonder just how many of those members of whichever club side wins the Premier League title this year will have to sell their winners medal. Those two men doing the book signing ARE club legends not like the 'riff-raff' we've got today. Sorry. Rant over !!!

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irishtim added 16:13 - Oct 17 ip 12 cant agree more those players played with pride & love for d club nowdays its just a pay cheque
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Southamptonblue added 16:48 - Oct 17 Playing 41 times out of 42 matches? If only today's physios could that sort of endurance out players! And yes, please buy it for the club ME, and let him look after it.
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Pendejo added 16:55 - Oct 17 Set up a petition for club to buy it and put it on display.....? +++ can we have a statue of that team behind Sir Alf please? IP12 I can see a certain Wayne blowing it all and needing to sell his medals....
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Crock added 17:15 - Oct 17 The medal is under the hammer? Are they trying to break the medal or something?
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CornardBlue added 18:34 - Oct 17 John was a very underated player in Sir Alfs team, i hope ME buys it for the club. Good luck John
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TractorBeezer added 18:09 - Oct 18 This is a rather sad story. John was a major contributer to our championship campaign and adapted well from left wing half to left full back. As others have suggested it would be great if his medal could be purchased and added to the club's "museum".
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