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GEORGE BEST

GEORGE BEST. 1946-2005. BACKGROUND …. BORN: Belfast, Northern Ireland, 22nd May 1946 PLAYED FOR: Northern Ireland and Manchester United HONOURS: 37 caps for Northern Ireland GOALS: 137 for Manchester United and 10 for Northern Ireland. ABOUT GEORGE….

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GEORGE BEST

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  1. GEORGE BEST 1946-2005

  2. BACKGROUND… • BORN: Belfast, Northern Ireland, 22nd May 1946 • PLAYED FOR: Northern Ireland and Manchester United • HONOURS: 37 caps for Northern Ireland • GOALS: 137 for Manchester United and 10 for Northern Ireland

  3. ABOUT GEORGE… • There is no doubt that George Best was a genius in his field. Remembered for his glory days at Manchester United, his electrifying performances for Northern Ireland and of course his love for the good life. As a footballer he had a rare combination of talent and as a person he had a natural charm and charisma that captured the hearts of a nation.

  4. THE LIFE OF GEORGE… • 1946- George was born in Belfast • 1951- George began school, destined to be a footballing hero • 1960- He played for a local boys club in Cregagh • 1961- He was given a trial and signed up to play for Man Utd • 1964- Makes debut for Northern Ireland • 1967- Voted European Player of the Year • 1970- Scores six goals in an FA Cup fifth-round tie at Northampton • 1971- Withdraws from the Northern Ireland squad after threats on his life • 1977- Makes the last of 37 international appearances for Northern Ireland against Holland in Belfast

  5. LATER YEARS… • 1980: Begins treatment for alcoholism • 1981: Son Calum Milan Best is born • 2005: July - Cleared over allegations of indecently assaulting a teenage girl.October 3 - Doctors at the private Cromwell Hospital in west London reveal Best is in intensive care with kidney problems. October 28 - Best remains in hospital and while there is a slight improvement in his condition he remains in a serious condition. November 23 - Best deteriorated and was back on a ventilator.November 25 - Best dies aged 59.

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  7. BEST AT HIS BEST…

  8. QUOTES… “I was born with a great gift and sometimes that comes with a destructive streak.” - GEORGE BEST “When I’m gone people will forget all the rubbish and all that will be remembered will be the football. That will do for me.” - GEORGE BEST “George was the greatest footballer in the world.” - PELE

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