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Commemorative wrist watch, inscribed to dial "Just Fontaine. World Record 13 goals 1958-1998", presented to each of the twenty two members of the French 1958 World Cup Squad by Fontaine to commemorate his extraordinary record of scoring 13 goals in a World Cup competition (including 4 against Germany). These were presented after the Final of the 1998 World Cup at the Dinner Banquet. Upon receipt of their watches, each member exchanged with a team mate. Maryan Wisniewski swapped with his room mate Jean Vincent - Wisniewski's World Cup shirt number was '22' and Vincent's '21'. This is number '21', engraved to verso. The details of all Fontaine's thirteen goals are also inscribed to verso. A handwritten letter from Wisniewski (written in French) explains the history of the watch.
Maryan Wisniewski played 33 times for France from 1955-63 and passed away in 2022. Just Fontaine passed away in March 2023.
France finished third in the competition beating West Germany 6-3 in the 3/4th play off match. Wisniewski scored two goals in the Finals in Sweden.
The watch and strap are both in good condition, although the mechanism has not been tested.
- Date
- 1998
£500.00 (Code: 73415)
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