If it wasn’t for the dog pickles, The end of the 1966 World Cup in England would have been a tragedy.
The “Jules Rimet” it was the trophy given to world champions. Before the start of the World Cup, the English FA planned several public displays around the UK, not taking into account that its insured value was around £30,000.
While on display at London’s Westminster Central Hall, the trophy disappeared after an oversight by the security guards who were escorting it. The news was chaotic and Scotland Yard launched an urgent investigation.
However, Pickles the dog would be the indispensable detective to solve the riddle and become a true folk hero. David Corbett, went for a walk with his pet, a black and white collie. The puppy approached a package wrapped in newspaper and its owner recognized the trophy. He immediately went home and called the police.
“I tore the packaging underneath a bit and there was a smooth plate. I kept breaking through and Brazil, Germany, Uruguay appeared. I ran home and said to my wife: ‘I think I’ve found the World Cup! ‘” he has declared. the owner of the Pickles in the police station, where he was subjected to repeated interrogations because the investigators considered him the main suspect in the robbery.
Finally the cup returned to the hands of the English FA and FIFA, and Pickles gained well-deserved recognition that year. The England team became champions against Germany at Wembley Stadium and the puppy was invited to the celebration.
They also proclaimed him “dog of the year”, awarded him a nice medal and he went down in history as one of the great protagonists of that World Cup.
Source: Clarin
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