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What was unique about Peters' transfer from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur?
He was traded for a player
He became Britain's first £200,000 footballer
He set a world record
It was a free transfer
Answer
Peters became Britain's first £200,000 footballer when he transferred from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur in 1975. This was a huge amount of money for a player at the time, and it was seen as a sign of how much Tottenham were willing to pay to get him. Peters was a talented player, and he was seen as a key signing for Tottenham.
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