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In Memory Of
George Best
1946 - 2005
Full NameGeorge Best
Born22nd May 1946
Passed Away25th November 2005
Age
59 Years

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Playing for Manchester United, George Best was considered by many to be the greatest player of all time. Appearances and goals for each clubPre -1963 - Cregagh Boys Club 1963-1974 - Manchester United: 466 games, 178 goals, (Lge 361/137, FA Cup 46/21, Lge Cup 25/9, Europe 34/11) 1974 - Jewish Guild of Johannesburg: 5 games 1975 - Dunstable Town (friendlies) 1975 - Stockport County: 3 games, 2 goals 1976 - Cork Celtic: 3 games, 0 goals 1976 - Los Angeles Aztecs: 24 games, 15 goals (NASL Season only) 1976-1977 - Fulham: 47 games, 10 goals 1977-1978 - Los Angeles Aztecs: 37 games, 14 goals (NASL Season only) 1978-1979 - Fort Lauderdale Strikers: 33 games, 7 goals (NASL Season only) 1979-1980 - Hibernian: 22 games, 3 goals 1980-1981 - San Jose Earthquakes (NASL team): 56 games, 21 goals (NASL Season only) 1983 - Bournemouth: 5 games, 0 goals 1983 - Brisbane Lions: 4 games, 0 goals 1984 - Tobermore United: 1 game, 0 goals International: 1964-1978 - Northern Ireland: 37 games, 9 goals Author of booksThe Good, the Bad and the Bubbly (1991, memoir, with Ross Benson)The Best of Times: My Favourite Football Stories (1994, memoir, with Les Scott)George Best, Blessed: The Autobiography (2001, memoir)Scoring At Half-Time: Adventures On and Off The Pitch (2003, memoir)
01 Feb 2007
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Clif
03 Jan 2011

Gone way to soon George... My six year old so much admires your skills that I'm trying to get him a replica jersey with your name on it...lol. He affectionately calls you "Bestie"... Rest in peace my friend...

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Justin
24 Oct 2009

RIP George. When I was a child the mention of your name brought up images of fantastic talent. lethal speed, ice cool nerve, unrivalled close control and almost supernatural balance. you had it all. The greatest ever footballer.

flower07 Jul 2016

adam kobus

"greatest player"

flower15 May 2012

sheila

"He was my idol"

flower10 Aug 2011

Valerio Ragni

"...the BEST legend..."

flower29 Jul 2010

sharon petch

"like a sunflower u will always smile in our hearts"

flower11 Jul 2009

Nykky

"Best. Forever."

flower23 May 2007

Josh Collins

"You Always Will Be The BELFAST BOY Georgie"