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From Aberdeen to Argentina: How my stolen Ian Wright football top went round the world

From Aberdeen to Argentina: How my stolen Ian Wright football top went round the world

Summary

Kevin Hill, a lifelong Celtic football fan from Aberdeen, lost his special Ian Wright football jersey in 2001 during a party. Years later, he received emails showing photos of strangers wearing his jersey in different places around the world, revealing a 25-year prank by his childhood friend.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Hill started collecting football jerseys as a child and was a big fan of Ian Wright.
  • Ian Wright played briefly for Celtic in 1999, scoring three goals in eight games.
  • Kevin’s jersey was unique because it had Ian Wright’s name but no number on the back.
  • The jersey went missing around 2001 after a flat-warming party.
  • Kevin later got emails from an unknown sender showing photos of his jersey being worn by strangers globally.
  • The jersey traveled to places like Venice, Easter Island, Niagara Falls, Machu Picchu, Las Vegas, Turkey, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, and Lake Michigan.
  • The prank was created by Kevin’s childhood friend and lasted 25 years.
  • The jersey was showcased in various notable world landmarks during its travels.
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