Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)
Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)

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Wilf Mannion played for Middlesbrough and was capped for England on 26 occasions. He is the only Middlesbrough player to score for England in a World Cup. He is shown in his England shirt with the three Lions badge having just made a left-footed kick. He stands facing his teammate, George Hardwick.
Title

Wilf Mannion (1918–2000)

Date

2001

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 250 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E);
Plinth: H 135 x W 90 x D 245 cm

Accession number

TS3_HJC_S039

Acquisition method

commissioned by Middlesbrough Football Club

Work type

Statue

Owner

Middlesbrough Football Club

Custodian

Middlesbrough Football Club

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

16th October 2000

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

although the area is not locked, there is a manned entrance to the carpark; access when Middlesbrough is playing at home may be difficult

Signature/marks description

rear of pedestal, in raised letters: sculpture By / Tom Maley / Foundry / Black Isle Bronze

Inscription description

front of pedestal, in raised letters: WILLIAM MANNION / "THE GOLDEN BOY" / Middlesbrough FC, / England & Great Britain / 1918 - 2000

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Located at

Riverside Stadium, The Leeway, Middlesbrough

TS3 6RTS

Located outside the main entrance to the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough Football Club ground.