Olympic football gold medal from 1908 won by later Manchester United chairman in Busby Babes era comes up at auction

Harold Hardman’s journey from amateur footballer and solicitor to chairman of Manchester United in the era of the Busby Babes is a fascinating story in itself. But a medal coming up for auction in Oxford on November 14 adds even more appeal.

It is a gold medal from the 1908 London Olympics, which is estimated at £10,000-15,000 at Mallams.

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