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Everton (The Toffees) League Champions Coin Set 1963 From the ‘Sporting Events’ range: visit our ebay store to view the full range (multiple buy to compound carriage) at: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/historiccoinandstampsetgifts The display contains the complete set of eight 1963 coins, namely: halfcrown, florin, Scottish and English shilling, sixpence, threepence, penny and halfpenny. All of the coins are in Fine (or better) condition and the item is housed in a display protection case. This would make a great Christmas or Birthday present for an Evrtonian. UK Payment: Paypal (preferred) or Postal Orders Overseas Payment: By Paypal only Harry Catterick was appointed Everton manager in 1961. In 196263, only his second season in charge, Everton won the League title. This was their first post war League Championship. The final match of the season on 11th May 1963 versus Fulham was 4-1 romp and meant The Toffees had gone the final twelve matches of the campaign unbeaten and the whole of the season unbeaten at Goodison Park. The year that was 1963… On 29 January, President Charles de Gaulle vetoes Britain’s attempt to join the European Economic Community On 28 August, Dr Martin Luther King leads the 200,000 people on the ‘March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom’, at which he gives his famous ‘I have a dream’ speech In October, the trial of Nelson Mandela charged with sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government, under the Suppression of Communism Act begins in South Africa (ends 1964) On 18 October, following the Profumo scandal, but officially because of ill health, British prime minister Harold Macmillan resigns. He is succeeded by the 14th earl of Home, who disclaims the peerage and becomes Sir Alec Douglas-Home On 22 November, President John F Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He is succeeded by vice president Lyndon B Johnson. Lee Harvey Oswald, arrested for the killing, is himself gunned down by night-club owner Jack Ruby two days later Folk singers Bob Dylan and Joan Baez enjoy popular success The Great Escape, directed by John Sturges, begins its long run, soon becoming a fixture on television at Christmas around the world Sporting 1963… Football League Champions were Everton, leaving Tottenham in the runners up spot Manchester United defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the FA Cup Final, with Dennis Law finding the net for the Red Devils The Grand National winning horse was Ayala The Cheltenham Gold Cup winning horse was Mill House The Epsom Derby winning horse was Relko Golf’s British Open was won by Bob Charles Oxford won the Boat Race by five lengths over Cambridge F1 Champion was Jim Clark driving for Lotus The Wimbledon tennis singles tournament saw victories for Chuck McKinley of USA (mens) and Margaret Smith of Australia (ladies) American Sport The first Super Bowl did not take place until 1967 – NBA Championship: Boston Celtics 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles 4-0 New York Yankees (MVP Sandy Koufax)
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