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To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. [133], In 2015 it was announced that a new film about the life of George Best was being worked on, directed by John-Paul Davidson. GREAT NEWS! [85], Best was considered briefly by manager Billy Bingham for the 1982 World Cup, but at the age of 35, with his football skills dulled by age and drink (and five years having passed since his last cap), he was not selected for the Northern Ireland squad. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles.
GREAT NEWS! Please reset your password. [113][114] In 2001, he was admitted to hospital with pneumonia. A limited edition of 68 eggs were produced, with all profits from the sale of the eggs going to the George Best Foundation, which promotes health through sport and supports people with alcohol and drug problems. [45], Best was capped 37 times for Northern Ireland, scoring nine goals.
Try again later. A combination of the team's performance and his lack of fitness in 1982 meant that he never played in the finals of a major tournament.
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When Best played at right wing, as he famously did during the later stages of the 1966 and 1968 European Cups, he donned the number 7. [128], In June 2006, Sarah Fabergé, great-granddaughter of Russian Imperial Jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé, was commissioned to create the George Best Egg, in tribute.
As a left winger, where he played exclusively in his debut season and nearly all of the 1971–72 campaign, he wore the number 11. He was born on 22 May 1946 and grew up in Cregagh, east Belfast. The email does not appear to be a valid email address.
[32] However United staff claimed it was light ligament damage so as to keep Best on the field for the rest of the campaign. [111] In 2002 he told The Guardian: “I was ill and everyone could see it but me.”[98], Best was diagnosed with severe liver damage in March 2000.
He married Alex Pursey in 1995 in Kensington and Chelsea, London. You know, I'm on one side of the street, George Best is on the other.
[50] In 2002 the British public voted Best's record breaking performance #26 in the list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.
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[103] In the early 1970s, Best also advertised eggs, under the campaign "E for B and Georgie Best," both in print and on TV, where "E for B" was short for "Eggs for Breakfast. Oops, something didn't work.
In August 1982, he played 20 minutes for Scone Thistle against Scone Amateurs; the appearance fee he received helped to pay off an income tax bill.
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[83], Although Best was mostly renowned for his dribbling skills, he has also drew praise for his ability as a creator; in regard to this ability, Tony Dove commented: "I only had the opportunity to see George play once in person – Man U played a tour game in Auckland, New Zealand, late in the 60s. [132], In December 2006 the George Best Memorial Trust launched a fund-raising drive to raise £200,000 in subscriptions to pay for a life-size bronze sculpture of George Best. [51] Busby returned as manager in December 1970, though the 1970–71 season also ended without a trophy. [39] In the tie at the Bernabéu, Best was marked effectively by Manuel Sanchís Martínez, but on the one time Best got the better of him he made a telling cross to Bill Foulkes, who calmly found the net to level the game at 3–3 and to win the aggregate tie 4–3.[40].
We’ve updated the security on the site. [43] The victory was not only the pinnacle of Best's career, but arguably Manchester United's greatest achievement, considering the Munich air disaster had wiped out most of the Busby Babes just ten years previously. [17], In 1957, the academically gifted Best passed the 11-plus and went to Grosvenor High School, but he soon played truant as the school specialised in rugby.
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His first time moving to the club, Best quickly became homesick and stayed for only two days before going back home to Northern Ireland.
[5][6] Recalling Best's career and style of play, Patrick Barclay said: "In terms of ability he was the world's best footballer of all time. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. In 2004 she alleged that Best was violent towards her during their marriage, an issue that was covered in Best's authorised 1998 biography "Bestie" in which Alex claimed that Best punched her in the face on more than one occasion. A panel of seven academics, journalists and historians named Best among the group of people in the UK "whose actions during the reign of Elizabeth II have had a significant impact on lives in these islands and given the age its character".
[71] Best and Marsh were drawn to the club by the presence of England World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore, and they were involved in exuberant goal celebrations.[72].
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[52] Best's sixth goal saw him go one on one with Northampton goalkeeper Kim Book. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. A biographical film entitled Best was released in May 2000, with John Lynch portraying George Best.
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[127], In March 2006, the airline Flybe named a Dash 8 (Q400) plane The George Best. [108], Best suffered from alcoholism for most of his adult life, leading to numerous controversies and, eventually, his death. Best then moved to Lisnasharragh Secondary School, reuniting him with friends from primary school and allowing him to focus on football. On 3 October 2005, he was admitted to intensive care at the private Cromwell Hospital in London, suffering from a kidney infection caused by the side effects of immuno-suppressive drugs used to prevent his body from rejecting his transplanted liver.
[65] United went on to suffer relegation into the Second Division in 1973–74. 22471464, citing West Verona Cemetery, Verona, Oneida County, New York, USA ; Maintained by BAL (contributor 46808572) . Days after returning to England, as the First Division's joint top-scorer (level on 28 goals with Southampton's Ron Davies) Best was presented with the FWA Footballer of the Year award, becoming the youngest ever recipient of the award.
[28] In the 1964–65 season, his first full season as a first team regular, Best helped Manchester United to claim the league title. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location.
[57], United's decline continued in the 1972–73 season, as Best was part of the 'old guard clique' that barely talked to the newer, less talented players. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. [25] Manager Matt Busby then kept Best in the team, and by the end of the 1963–64 season, he had made 26 appearances, scoring six goals. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [7], On 15 May 1971, Best scored possibly the most famous "goal" of his career at Windsor Park in Belfast against England.
"[20][21] His local club Glentoran had previously rejected him for being "too small and light".
In 1984, he made a fitness album with Mary Stävin called Shape Up and Dance.
[112] On 27 October, newspapers stated that Best was close to death and had sent a farewell message to his loved ones. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person.
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