In conjunction with Saints’ Heritage Society
THIS is the third article in our 'Shirt Tales' quiz feature.
This marvellous jersey design, below, is a match-worn example of the French national colours from the 1980s, made by adidas.
Following a tour by the French international team to Australia in 1951, which club adopted this unique jersey design?
How many times did the senior French international team play against Great Britain/England at Saints’ former Knowsley Road ground – 5, 6 or 7 times
Who is the first player of French origin to wear the red vee?
We'll have the answers for you at the end of the end of the next quiz.
Here are the questions and answers to the second 'Shirt Tales' quiz:
This superb jersey is the first time the famous red vee design was worn by St Helens RFC. The opponents were Wigan in the 1961 Challenge Cup final.
The wearer was centre to Tom van Vollenhoven that day. Who is he? Answer: Ken Large
Who was the Saints’ Captain? Answer: Vince Karalius
In which year did the club next wear the red vee jersey design at Wembley? Answer: 1966, also against Wigan
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