Gunners Greats Playing Cards
Each of the four editions of the magazine included a complete suit from the 52 card deck with every card depicting a legend from Arsenal's history.
Gunners Greats Playing Cards - Arsenal’s glorious history
During December 2003, Arsenal supporters had the one-off opportunity to assemble this unique set of Gunners Greats playing cards by purchasing the latest edition of the Official Arsenal Magazine.
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Each of the four editions of the magazine included a complete suit from the 52 card deck with every card depicting a legend from Arsenal's glorious histoy. The first month it was diamonds, featuring Sol Campbell, Dennis Bergkamp, Liam Brady, Patrick Vieira, George Graham, Bob Wilson and Pat Rice amongst others.
Above: Gunners Greats Playing Cards, 2003, sponsored by the Evening Standard.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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