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The Lilywhite Collection is one of the most exciting private collections of match worn Tottenham Hotspur shirts in the world, meticulously assembled over three decades. Each piece tells a story from the club's modern history — from Jurgen Klinsmann's iconic debut to the emergence of Gareth Bale and Harry Kane, to dramatic European nights and beyond.

The collection features numerous historically significant shirts including:

  • Momentous debuts and milestones including Jermain Defoe's scoring debut in 2004, and Jurgen Klinsmann's famous "dive" shirt.
  • Rare cup final pieces including a unique 1999 Worthington Cup final shirt.
  • Iconic moments including Gareth Bale's legendary match-winning goal against West Ham in 2013.
  • European glory nights including a shirt from the miraculous 2019 Champions League semi-final in Amsterdam.

Each item has been carefully authenticated through a combination of written provenance, photo-matching, and official club documentation. The collection includes many rare and unique variations such as testimonial shirts, commemorative poppy editions, and cup final versions that were never available to the public.

Select pieces from this prestigious collection are currently on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester, but mostly in secure locations in England and Los Angeles, California. Additionally, through an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Klinsmann's debut shirt will be featured in the forthcoming museum at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, allowing fans to connect with this precious piece of club history.

For inquiries about the collection or to discuss specific items: