Celtic and the 1901 Exhibition Cup
Summary
This episode recounts the bizarre history of Celtic’s 1901 Exhibition Cup, a trophy originally won by Rangers. After the Ibrox disaster, Rangers offered the cup as a prize for the 1902 Coronation Cup, which Celtic won in a dramatic extra-time final. Despite the engraving listing Rangers as the 1901 winners, Celtic retained the trophy, making it one of the club’s most unique and contested honors.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the 1901 Exhibition Cup mystery
Celtic's early history and 1888 Exhibition Cup
Context of the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition
Tournament format, venues, and participating clubs
First round results and Celtic vs Hibernian setup
Celtic vs Hibernian match details and reception
Semi-final preparations and Rangers' victory
Celtic vs Hearts semi-final match report
Final context: Old Firm relations and crowd size
1901 Final: Rangers defeat Celtic 3-1
Post-match reactions and the trophy's initial fate
Ibrox disaster and fundraising efforts
The 1902 Coronation Cup and prize arrangement
1902 Final: Celtic vs Rangers at Calton Park
Extra time, Jimmy Quinn's hat trick, and trophy claim
Rangers' protest and the trophy's current display
Outro: Social media and book promotion
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