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John Lovell's Vintage Rugby Collection
John Lovell's 46-year rugby memorabilia collection spans from 1983 to the 1995 World Cup.
In brief
John Lovell's 46-year rugby memorabilia collection spans from 1983 to the 1995 World Cup. John Lovell collected vintage rugby programmes and memorabilia over 46 years, starting with a 1983 Scotland v Wales match. Originally reported by Rugby World.
John Lovell's Collection
John Lovell has collected rugby programmes and memorabilia for 46 years.
1983 Scotland v Wales Match
John Lovell bought his first rugby programme at a 1983 Scotland v Wales match.
First Programme Purchase
John Lovell bought his first programme for 50p after a drunk Welshman gave him money for a leek.
Early Collection Methods
John Lovell collected programmes from games he attended and through unsolicited requests.
1970s Focus
John Lovell's collection emphasizes programmes from the 1970s, including most of Wales' home games.
1995 World Cup Final
John Lovell acquired a 1995 World Cup final programme for £70.
1973 Barbarians v New Zealand
John Lovell has a programme from the 1973 Barbarians v New Zealand match with fan annotations.
1970s Programme Value
John Lovell paid £75 for a 1972 Llanelli v Swansea programme with ticket.
1995 South Africa Comeback
John Lovell collected programmes from South Africa's 1995 World Cup return games.
1983 Scotland v Wales Programme
John Lovell values his 1983 Scotland v Wales programme as the start of his collection.
Sentimental Value
John Lovell collects programmes for sentimental value, not financial worth.
1978 Wales v France
John Lovell has a programme from the 1978 Wales v France Five Nations match.
1973 Programme Annotations
John Lovell's 1973 programme has notes about the game, including Gerald Davies not playing.
Rugby Programme Design
Rugby programmes from the 1960s had gothic designs and ads for Super Kings cigarettes.
1983 Programme Significance
John Lovell's 1983 Scotland v Wales programme is his most cherished item.
What it means
John Lovell collected vintage rugby programmes and memorabilia over 46 years, starting with a 1983 Scotland v Wales match.
