Munich Air Disaster

Blanchflower and Berry – The Babes who never played again

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Blanchflower and Berry – The Babes who never played again

editor 8 February 2020

On the 6 February 1958, 23 people, including eight Manchester United players, lost their lives in the...

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Harry Gregg – The Hero of Munich

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Harry Gregg – The Hero of Munich

editor 8 February 2020

When the clock struck 15:03 on the 6 February 2020, the 62nd anniversary of the 1958 Munich...

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Munich Tribute: Eddie Colman – nicknamed Snakehips, being a much-loved player, but there was no better tackler in the game

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Munich Tribute: Eddie Colman – nicknamed Snakehips, being a much-loved player, but there was no better tackler in the game

editor 6 February 2020

Eddie Colman was just 21 when he died in the Munich Air Disaster. He was born on...

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Munich Tribute: Geoff Bent – a dedicated professional and a player every club may have needed

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Munich Tribute: Geoff Bent – a dedicated professional and a player every club may have needed

editor 6 February 2020

Geoff Bent was born on the 27 September 1932 in Irlams o’ th’ Height in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire, the only child...

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Munich Tribute: Liam ‘Billy’ Whelan – a prodigious talent from the streets of Dublin whose ability stood out a mile

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Munich Tribute: Liam ‘Billy’ Whelan – a prodigious talent from the streets of Dublin whose ability stood out a mile

editor 6 February 2020

William Augustine Whelan, Liam or Billy for short, was born on the 1 April 1935 in Dublin,...

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Munich Tribute: David Pegg – a smooth mover of the ball, gracing the ground with ease – his left foot gave a devastating blow

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Munich Tribute: David Pegg – a smooth mover of the ball, gracing the ground with ease – his left foot gave a devastating blow

editor 6 February 2020

David Pegg was just 22 when he died in the Munich Air Disaster on the 6 February...

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Munich Tribute: Roger Byrne – he may not have been a technical footballer but work ethic and intelligence was enough

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Munich Tribute: Roger Byrne – he may not have been a technical footballer but work ethic and intelligence was enough

editor 6 February 2020

Roger Byrne was the oldest Manchester United player to have been killed in the Munich Air Disaster,...

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Munich Tribute: Mark Jones – Manchester United’s very own ‘gentle giant’

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Munich Tribute: Mark Jones – Manchester United’s very own ‘gentle giant’

editor 6 February 2020

The Gentle Giant, Mark Jones was born on the 15 June 1933 in Wombwell in the West...

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Munich Tribute: Tommy Taylor – the greatest centre-forward to ever play for Manchester United?

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Munich Tribute: Tommy Taylor – the greatest centre-forward to ever play for Manchester United?

editor 6 February 2020

Tommy Taylor was born on the 29 January 1932 in Smithies, East Riding of Yorkshire and was...

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Munich Tribute: Duncan Edwards – the man who could have been Manchester United’s best ever player?

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Munich Tribute: Duncan Edwards – the man who could have been Manchester United’s best ever player?

editor 6 February 2020

On the 21 February 1958, Manchester United midfielder, Duncan Edwards passed away at the tender age of...

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