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Pickles the Collie Recovers Stolen 1966 World Cup Trophy

6/12/2026

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Pickles the collie uncovered the stolen 1966 Jules Rimet trophy in a South London package after owner Dave Corbett followed his scent.
He received a silver medal from the National Canine Defence League and was named Dog of the Year in England.
Pickles died less than a year later when he was hung from a tree while chasing a cat.
His collar is now displayed at Manchester's National Football Museum.

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Pickles the collie uncovered the stolen 1966 Jules Rimet trophy in a South London package after owner Dave Corbett followed his scent.
He received a silver medal from the National Canine Defence League and was named Dog of the Year in England.
Pickles died less than a year later when he was hung from a tree while chasing a cat.
His collar is now displayed at Manchester's National Football Museum.