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The medal awarded to Manchester United great George Best when the team won the 1968 European Cup has been sold at auction for $247,200.
British auctioneer Bonhams sold 13 medals earned by the Northern Ireland international for a total of $317,000 on Wednesday. It had estimated the value of the European Cup medal at $142,600 to $190,200.
Best scored in Manchester United's 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica at Wembley.
He died at 59 in 2005 following decades of alcoholism. His sister will receive the proceeds of the medal sale.
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