Playing for the Shirt: One Hundred West Ham United Match-Worn Shirts

Playing for the Shirt is a beautiful showcase of the greatest known collection of match-worn West Ham United shirts, featuring a stunning array of shirts from 1951 to the present day. Lifelong Hammers fan Mick Clifford embarked on a journey to preserve the club's past for fans of all ages, with superb photographs of worn shirts from famous players.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Playing for the Shirt is a captivating exhibition of the most renowned collection of match-worn West Ham United jerseys. The book showcases a stunning array of match-worn shirts spanning from 1951 to the present day, encompassing the old heavy cotton shirts of yesteryear and the high-tech shirts crafted from lightweight, breathable fibers for modern athletes. In his quest to preserve the club's rich history for fans of all ages, lifelong Hammers fan Mick Clifford embarked on a remarkable journey to uncover these precious cotton and polyester treasures.

This visually stunning book is brimming with exceptional photographs of worn jerseys worn by the most iconic players in the history of the East London club, including 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, offering a fascinating insight into the evolution of the West Ham shirt. Each match-worn jersey tells a unique story, adding depth and intrigue to this remarkable collection.

Dimension: 286 x 246 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801505000