In this exciting presentation, Sam Vascones takes you back to 1966—a year etched in football lore and shadowed by a daring heist. Explore the fascinating stamps issued in honor of the 1966 FIFA World Cup and delve into the sensational story of the Jules Rimet Trophy's theft from the Stampex exhibition in London. Sam recounts how, amid global anticipation for the tournament, the trophy's disappearance led to ransom demands and a frantic police search involving Scotland Yard's finest. Learn how this national crisis unfolded and how an unlikely hero, a dog named Pickles, stumbled upon the missing trophy. This presentation beautifully intertwines the realms of philately and football history, offering a unique perspective on a remarkable event.
