ALFIE CONN SR. OF HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN F.C., HIS CAREER MEDALS AND SCOTTISH CUP WINNING SHIRT,

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1954/55,
awarded to Alfie Conn Sr. of Heart of Midlothian F.C., the obverse with central enamelled football and shield motif within a border of thistles and trophy, the reverse inscribed 'WINNERS H. of M.F.C. A. CONN 1954-55', 40mm including bale, maker K&T, in nine carat gold, mounted on an oak presentation plaque inscribed with further detail including the team, management and directors

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL 1955/56,
awarded to Alfie Conn Sr. of Heart of Midlothian F.C., the obverse inscribed 'Scottish Football Association' in blue enamelled lettering around a pierced oval depicting a lion rampant, beneath a thistle motif, the reverse inscribed 'Scottish Cup 1955-56 Winners Heart of Midlothian F.C.', 43mm including bale, maker TJS, in nine carat gold, mounted on an oak presentation plaque inscribed with further detail including matches player in the competition, the team, management and directors

ALFIE CONN SR. OF HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN F.C. MATCH WORN 1955/6 SCOTTISH CUP FINAL SHIRT,
interior labels 'SPORTSWEAR by UMBRO MADE FOR THORNTON & CO. LTD., ...EDINBURGH', and further, embroidered number 8 verso, size M

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL 1957/58,
awarded to Alfie Conn Sr. of Heart of Midlothian F.C., the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed 'Scottish Football League Championship', the reverse inscribed 'FIRST DIVISION H. of M. F.C. SEASON 1957.58 A. CONN', maker JWB, in nine carat gold, mounted on an oak presentation plaque inscribed with further detail including season statistics, the team, management and directors

ALFIE CONN SR. MATCH PREPARED HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN F.C. COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT,
Adidas size XL, the reverse printed 'CONN', numbered 8 and with two signatures, prepared for commemorative purposes following Conn's passing on 7th January 2009.

Note: Alfred 'Alfie' Conn (1926-2009) was a Scottish footballer most famously remembered alongside Willie Bauld and Jimmy Wardhaugh as part of Heart of Midlothian’s Terrible Trio. This formidable attacking three proved to be the vital spark in the club’s iconic and (to this day) most successful team of the 1950s. Lots 1557-1561 relate to his career.

Conn was born in Prestonpans, East Lothian. He joined Hearts from Inveresk Athletic in 1944, making his debut later that year in a 4-0 victory over Dumbarton. He went on to establish himself as a first team regular during the 1948-49 season, linking up with Bauld and Wardhaugh to form that attacking partnership for the first time.

Conn’s energetic style and powerful shot complemented the cerebral play of Bauld and dribbling skill of Wardhaugh. Indeed, their first match as a forward trio saw a defiant 6-1 victory over East Fife.

The Terrible Trio continued to score freely in the following five seasons, Conn netting an impressive 102 goals. Hearts swiftly became regular top four finishers, yet defensive issues meant they failed to pick up any silverware.

This would soon change however, when in the 1954-55 season, Hearts defeated Motherwell 4-2 to lift the Scottish League Cup for the first time in their history.

The following season, Conn scored the vital goal in a 3-1 victory over Celtic, lifting the 1956 Scottish Cup, a first for the club in 50 years. He would end this season at his peak, aged 29 and with a career best of 29 goals from 41 games. This didn’t go unnoticed, and he would receive his only international call up two weeks after the final, having represented a Scottish select XI on three previous occasions.

Whilst he would suffer a serious ankle injury the following season, he would continue to make sporadic appearances for the club, even playing his part in their iconic 1957-58 season triumph. This was the second of only four times Hearts have won the title, romping it with 62 points to Rangers 49.

In total, the Hearts ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee would score 221 goals in 408 games.

Lots 1557-1561 represent a rare and unique opportunity to own some of the most important pieces relating to Heart of Midlothian. Conn’s career medals still stand as markers from the most successful spell in the club’s history. Further to that, they come from a player so integral to that success, one of the fabled Terrible Trio. Not only do they hold significance in that respect, but also in that this will be the only time such a collection is offered, the medals awarded to Bauld and Wardhaugh already having been split up. The shirt itself adds to the significance of this group, worn and sweated in by Conn as he scored that crucial half-volley to secure the Scottish Cup.

In short, we feel this is the most significant Heart of Midlothian collection to come to sale to date.