- For the 1987 album by The Wedding Present, see George Best (album). George Best is the debut album by The Wedding Present. It was released in October 1987 by their own Record company, Reception Records.
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| Full name | George Best | |
| Date of birth | May 22, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Date of death | November 25, 2005 (aged 59) | |
| Place of death | London, England | |
| Playing position | Winger | |
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Cregagh Boys Club Manchester United |
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| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1963–1974 1974 1975 1975–1976 1976 1976–1977 1977–1978 1978–1979 1979–1980 1980–1981 1983 1983 1984 |
Manchester United → Dunstable Town (loan) Stockport County Cork Celtic Los Angeles Aztecs Fulham Los Angeles Aztecs Fort Lauderdale Strikers Hibernian San Jose Earthquakes Bournemouth Brisbane Lions Tobermore United |
361 (138) 3 (0) 3 (2) 61 (29) 23 (15) 33 (7) 32 (12) 26 (6) 22 (3) 56 (28) 4 (0) 1 (0) 1 (0) |
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| 1964–1977 | Northern Ireland | 37 (9) |
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George Best (22 May 1946 – 25 November 2005) was a football player, best known for his years with Manchester United. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a He was a winger whose game combined pace, acceleration, balance, two-footedness, goalscoring and the ability to beat defenders. [1] In 1968, his annus mirabilis, he won the European Cup with Manchester United, and was named the European Footballer of the Year. Annus mirabilis is a Latin phrase meaning "wonderful year" or "year of wonders" (or "year of miracles" See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football When fit, he was an automatic choice for the Northern Ireland team, but he was unable to lead them to the World Cup qualification, despite being capped 37 times and scoring nine goals. The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football. The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports
In 1999 he was voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Matthäus, in the World Player of the Century election. Marcel "Marco" van Basten ( 31 October 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager currently The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS is an organization that chronicles the history of football. Lothar Herbert Matthäus (born March 21, 1961) is a German former football player and now manager currently managing Israeli club [2] Pelé named him as one of the 125 best living footballers in his 2004 FIFA 100 list and Best was named 19th, behind Gerd Müller, at the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelé 's choice of the "greatest living footballers" Gerhard "Gerd" Müller (German ˈgɛʀt ˈmʏlɐ born November 3, 1945 in Nördlingen) is a former (West German football The UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll is the popular name for an online poll conducted in 2004 by UEFA as part of their Golden Jubilee celebrations celebrating In his native Northern Ireland the admiration for him is summed up by the local saying: "Maradona good; Pelé better; George Best. "[3]
He was one of the first celebrity footballers, but his extravagant lifestyle led to problems with alcoholism which curtailed his playing career[4] and eventually led to his death in November 2005 at the age of 59. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions His cause of death was a kidney infection, a side-effect of the immuno-suppressive drugs he was required to take after a liver transplant. Best's lovable, cheeky image won him many fans, during his career and after, despite his public drunkenness on TV, his convictions for drunk driving and assaulting a policeman, allegations of domestic violence, and his inability to give up drinking even after the transplant. Drunkenness or inebriation is the state of being intoxicated by consumption of Alcoholic beverages to a degree that mental and physical faculties are noticeably Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or spousal abuse) occurs when a family member partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate GQ named him as one of the 50 most stylish men of the past 50 years. GQ (originally Gentlemen's Quarterly) is a monthly men's Magazine focusing upon Fashion, style and culture for men through articles [5]
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Early years
George Best was the first child of Dickie Best (1920 - 2008) and Anne Withers (1923 - 1978), and grew up in Cregagh, Belfast. Cregagh ( is the name of a district in south east Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Best had four sisters, Carol, Barbara, Julie and Grace, and a brother, Ian. Best's father Dickie died on April 16, 2008, in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, Northern Ireland. He was admitted to hospital four weeks earlier. [6] Best's mother Anne died from an alcoholism-related illness in 1978, aged 55.
In 1957, at the age of 11, the academically gifted Best won a scholarship to Grosvenor Grammar School, but he soon played truant as the school specialised in rugby and his blazer uniform, a symbol of Protestant privilege, attracted local Catholic resentment. Grosvenor Grammar School is a Coeducational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rugby football (usually just " rugby " may refer to a number of sports through history descended from a common form of Football developed at Rugby School Best then moved to Lisnasharragh Secondary School, reuniting him with friends from primary school and allowing him to focus on football.
Club Career
Manchester United (1963-1974)
At the age of 15, Best was discovered in Belfast by Manchester United scout Bob Bishop, whose telegram to United manager Matt Busby read: "I think I've found you a genius. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Sir Alexander Matthew "Matt" Busby CBE KCSG (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994 was a Scottish football player and manager most noted "[7][8] His local club Glentoran had previously rejected him for being "too small and light". Glentoran FC is a Northern Irish football club playing in East Belfast. [9] Best was subsequently given a trial and signed up by chief scout Joe Armstrong. Joe Armstrong (1894-1975 succeeded Louis Rocca as chief scout of Manchester United F
Best made his Manchester United debut, aged 17, on 14 September 1963 against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford in a 1-0 victory. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Two weeks later Best scored his first goal against Burnley. Burnley Football Club, nicknamed The Clarets, is a professional football club managed by Owen Coyle and based in Burnley, Lancashire By the close of the season Best had six goals, and Manchester United finished second, behind champions Liverpool. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England.
In his second season, Best and Manchester United claimed the league title. History Following the legalisation of professional football by The Football Association in 1885 the English Football League was established in 1888
Best hit the headlines the age of twenty when he scored two goals in a European Cup quarter-final match against Benfica in 1966, and was dubbed "El Quinto Beatle" (The Fifth Beatle) in the press. Sport Lisboa e Benfica (spɔɾ liʒˈboɐ i bɐ̃ĩˈfikɐ commonly referred to as simply Benfica, S
Best's talent and showmanship made him a crowd and media favourite. He was dubbed "the fifth Beatle" for his long hair, good looks and extravagant celebrity lifestyle, and even appeared on Top of the Pops in 1965. The Fifth Beatle is an informal title that various commentators in the press and entertainment industry have applied to persons who were at one point a member of The Beatles Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast [10] Other nicknames included the "Belfast Boy" and he was often referred to as Georgie or Geordie in his native Belfast. [11]
The 1966-67 season was again successful as Manchester United claimed the league title by four points. The following season Best became a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club United won 4-1 and Best was later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers' Association Player of the Year; after that began a steady decline. The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football The Football Writers' Association (the FWA) is an association of England football journalists and correspondents writing for newspapers and agencies founded in
He opened two nightclubs in Manchester, in the late 1960s, Oscar's and the other called Slack Alice's (which later became 42nd Street Nightclub). He also owned fashion boutiques, in partnership with Mike Summerbee of Manchester City. Mike Summerbee (born 15 December 1942 in Preston) is an English footballer, who played in the successful Manchester City side of TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club However, he developed problems with gambling, womanising and alcoholism. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions
In 1974, aged 27, Best quit United. His last competitive game for the club was on 1 January 1974 against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London Loftus Road is also a nickname of the Bulgarian FC Spartak Plovdiv ground the Todor Diev Stadium.
In total Best made 466 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions from 1963 to 1974, and scored 178 goals (including six in one game against fourth division Northampton Town). Northampton Town Football Club is a football club based in Northampton. He was the club's top scorer for six consecutive seasons, and was the First Division's top scorer in the 1967-68 season.
Over the next decade he went into an increasingly rapid decline, drifting between several clubs, including spells in America, Scotland, and Australia.
Fulham (1976-1977)
Best had a brief resurgence in form with Fulham F.C. in 1976-77, showing that, although he had lost some of his pace, he retained his skills. Fulham Football Club is an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. His time with the Cottagers is particularly remembered for an FA Cup game against second division outfit Hereford United in which he tackled his teammate, and old drinking mate, Rodney Marsh. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Hereford United Football Club are an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Rodney William Marsh (born 11 October 1944 in Hatfield Hertfordshire) is a retired English footballer He was named after HMS Best stated later in life that he enjoyed his time most while at Fulham, despite not winning any honours.
United States (1977-1981)
Best played for three clubs in the United States: Los Angeles Aztecs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and San Jose Earthquakes; he also played for the Detroit Express on a European tour. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Los Angeles Aztecs was a soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League from 1974-81 This article is about the original Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the NASL For the MLS franchise see San Jose Earthquakes. The San Jose Earthquakes was a professional soccer club that played from 1974 This article is about the original Detroit Express of the NASL. Best revelled in the anonymity America afforded him after England and was a success on the field, too, scoring 15 goals in 24 games in his first season with the Aztecs and named as the NASL's best midfielder in his second. [12] He opened "Bestie's Beach Club" (now called "The Underground" after the London subway system) in Hermosa Beach, California in the 1970s, and continued to operate it until the 1990s.
In his third season in the States, Best scored only once in 12 appearances. His moves to Fort Lauderdale and San Jose were also unhappy, as his off-field demons began to take control of his life again. After failing to agree terms with Bolton Wanderers in 1981, he was invited as a guest player and played three matches for two Hong Kong First Division teams in 1982, as well as Dunstable Town F.C. in 1973. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Dunstable Town FC is a football club based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, currently playing in the Southern League. [13]
Bournemouth (1982)
In late 1982, A.F.C. Bournemouth manager Don Megson signed the 36-year-old Best for the Football League Third Division side, and he remained there until the end of the season, when he finally retired from football at the age of 37. AFC Bournemouth are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. Donald Harry Megson (born 12 June 1936 in Sale Cheshire) was an English footballer and football manager. From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest
In 1988, a testimonial match was held for Best at Windsor Park. Among the crowd were Sir Matt Busby and Bob Bishop, the scout who discovered Best, while those playing included Ossie Ardiles, Pat Jennings and Liam Brady. Sir Alexander Matthew "Matt" Busby CBE KCSG (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994 was a Scottish football player and manager most noted Osvaldo César Ardiles (born August 3, 1952 in Córdoba Province) commonly known as Ossie Ardiles is a football coach Patrick Anthony Jennings OBE (born June 12 1945 in Newry, County Down) is a Northern Irish former football player Liam "Chippy" Brady (born 13 February 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish football player, who is now the assistant manager of the Republic Best scored twice, one goal from outside the box, the other from the penalty spot.
International career
He was capped 37 times for Northern Ireland , scoring nine goals. A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football. Of his nine international goals four were scored against Cyprus and one each against Albania, England, Scotland, Switzerland and Turkey. The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. The Albania national football team is the national football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. The Swiss national football team (also known as the Schweizer Nati in German La Nati in French is the national football team of Switzerland The Turkish national football team is the national football team of the Republic of Turkey and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation.
On 15 May 1971, Best scored possibly his most famous "goal" of his career at Windsor Park in Belfast against England. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Windsor Park, in Belfast, is the home ground of the Northern Irish football club Linfield. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football As Gordon Banks, the English goalkeeper, released the ball in the air in order to kick the ball downfield, Best managed to kick the ball first, which sent the ball high over their heads and heading towards the open goal. Gordon Banks, OBE (born 30 December, 1937 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) is a former English footballer The famous duo scrambled towards the net but Best outpaced Banks and headed the ball into the empty goal. His effort was disallowed for ungentlemanly conduct by a referee whose back had been turned away from the incident.
Best was considered briefly by manager Billy Bingham for the 1982 World Cup. For the English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace FC, see Billy Bingham (English footballer. The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th staging of the World Cup was held in Spain from June 13 to July 11. However, at 36 and with his football skills dulled by age and drink, he was not selected in the Northern Ireland squad. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of In view of his home country's relative lack of success, he was an advocate of an all-Ireland team.
Career honours
With Manchester United:
- Football League Championship winners medal, 1965 & 1967
- UEFA European Cup winners medal, 1968
Personal:
- European Footballer of the Year, 1968
- Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year, 1968
- Freeman of Castlereagh, 2002
- Inaugural inductee into the English Football Hall of Fame, 2002
- Honorary Doctorate from the Queen's University of Belfast, 2001
- PFA Special Merit Award, for his services to football, 2006
Career statistics
| Club Performance | League | Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| England | League | FA Cup | Total | |||||
| 1963-64 | Manchester United | First Division | 17 | 4 | ||||
| 1964-65 | 41 | 10 | ||||||
| 1965-66 | 31 | 9 | ||||||
| 1966-67 | 42 | 10 | ||||||
| 1967-68 | 41 | 28 | ||||||
| 1968-69 | 41 | 19 | ||||||
| 1969-70 | 37 | 15 | ||||||
| 1970-71 | 40 | 18 | ||||||
| 1971-72 | 40 | 18 | ||||||
| 1972-73 | 19 | 4 | ||||||
| 1973-74 | 12 | 2 | ||||||
| 1974-75 | Dunstable Town | 5 | 0 | |||||
| 1975-76 | Stockport County | Fourth Division | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Republic of Ireland | League | FAI Cup | Total | |||||
| 1975-76 | Cork Celtic | Premier Division | 3 | 0 | ||||
| USA | League | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup | Total | |||||
| 1976 | Los Angeles Aztecs | NASL | 23 | 15 | ||||
| England | League | FA Cup | Total | |||||
| 1976-77 | Fulham | Second Division | 32 | 6 | ||||
| 1977-78 | 10 | 2 | ||||||
| USA | League | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup | Total | |||||
| 1977 | Los Angeles Aztecs | NASL | 20 | 11 | ||||
| 1978 | 12 | 1 | ||||||
| 1978 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | NASL | 9 | 4 | ||||
| 1979 | 19 | 2 | ||||||
| Scotland | League | Scottish Cup | Total | |||||
| 1979-80 | Hibernian | Premier Division | 13 | 3 | ||||
| 1980-81 | Division One | 4 | 0 | |||||
| USA | League | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup | Total | |||||
| 1980 | San Jose Earthquakes | NASL | 26 | 8 | ||||
| 1981 | 30 | 13 | ||||||
| England | League | FA Cup | Total | |||||
| 1982-83 | Bournemouth | Third Division | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Australia | League | Cup | Total | |||||
| 1983 | Brisbane Lions | National Soccer League | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | England | 416 | 147 | |||||
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| USA | 139 | 54 | ||||||
| Scotland | 17 | 3 | ||||||
| Australia | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| Career Total | 579 | 204 | ||||||
Outside Football
Post-football careers
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In 1998, Best became a football pundit on the Sky Sports live show Soccer Saturday. Gillette Soccer Saturday is a Television programme broadcast on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland during His last appearance on the show was in 2004.
In November 2004, 58-year-old Best agreed to join FA Premier League club Portsmouth as a youth coach, citing his desire to get involved in football again. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth.
Personal life
Best was married twice, first to Angela MacDonald-James (1978-1986). Angie Best (born Angela MacDonald-Janes in 1953 in Southend on Sea, Essex) is a former Playboy Bunny and model probably best known as the ex-wife of They had a son, Calum, who was born in 1981. Calum Milan Best (born 6 February 1981 in San Jose California) is a Northern Irish / American former Fashion model He was married to Alex Pursey from 1995 to 2004, and they had no children. Alex Best (born Alex Pursey 29 January 1972 is a former Air hostess, model and ex-wife of George Best, who was her senior by 26 years He is reported to have had two daughters by other women. [14]
Alcoholism
In 1984, Best received a three-month prison sentence for drunk driving, assaulting a police officer and failing to answer bail. Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs He spent Christmas of 1984 behind bars and turned out as a player for Ford Open Prison. HM Prison Ford (informally known as Ford Open Prison) is a low-security Prison near Arundel and Littlehampton in West Sussex,
On 2 February 2004, Best was convicted of another drunk driving offence and banned from driving for 20 months. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
In September 1990, Best appeared on an edition of primetime BBC chat show Wogan in which he was clearly drunk and swore, at one point saying to the host, "Terry, I like screwing". [15] He later apologized and said this was one of the worst episodes of his alcoholism. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions
In August 2002, he had a successful liver transplant at King's College Hospital in London. The liver is a vital organ in the human body and is present in Vertebrates and some other animals In 2003, he was the focus of much criticism when, despite his transplant, he openly drank white wine spritzers. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice A spritzer is a tall chilled drink usually made with white Wine and Soda water. Also in 2004, his second wife Alex Best appeared as a contestant on the reality television programme I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and alleged that Best was violent towards her during their marriage. Alex Best (born Alex Pursey 29 January 1972 is a former Air hostess, model and ex-wife of George Best, who was her senior by 26 years I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here! is a Reality television show in which celebrities live in jungle conditions with few creature comforts and have to earn Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or spousal abuse) occurs when a family member partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate
Illness and death
Best continued to drink, and was sometimes seen at his local pub in Surbiton, Surrey. Surbiton, a suburban area of London in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, is a commuter town next to the river Thames, populated with a mixture Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. On 3 October 2005 Best 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. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Intensive Care Medicine or critical care medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the provision of Life support or organ support systems in patients Cromwell Hospital is a private sector Hospital located in the South Kensington area of London. The kidneys are complicated organs that have numerous biological roles On 27 October, newspapers stated that Best was close to death and had sent a farewell message to his loved ones. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Best's condition improved at first, but deteriorated again in November. On 20 November the British tabloid News of the World published a picture of Best at his own request, showing him in his hospital bed, along with what was reported to be his final message: "Don't die like me". Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, The News of the World is a British Tabloid Newspaper published every Sunday
Best's "farewell" message was seen as a way of warning others not to risk suffering a similar fate as a result of alcoholism.
In the early hours of 25 November 2005 treatment was stopped; he eventually died, aged 59, after a battle that lasted longer than doctors had expected, at 13:06 GMT that day as a result of a lung infection and multiple organ failure. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. lung is the essential Respiration organ in air-breathing Animals including most Tetrapods a few Fish and a few Snails The most primitive Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [16]
The FA Premier League announced that a minute's silence would be observed before all Premiership games to be held over the weekend of his death; this was ignored at many grounds, in favour of a minute's applause in his honour. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The first match at Old Trafford after Best's death was a League Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion, the club against which he made his début for Manchester United in 1963. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are The match, which United won, was preceded by tributes from former team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton, CBE (born 11 October 1937 in Ashington, Northumberland) is a former English Professional Best's son Callum and former team-mates, surviving members from the West Bromwich Albion team which he played against in his début, all joined the current United squad on the pitch for a minute's silence, during which fans held aloft pictures of Best, which were given out before the match. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are
Comments and reflections were made in the public that, with some irony given the circumstances surrounding his death, Best died on the day that 24-hour licensing laws came into effect. The Licensing Act 2003 ( 2003 c 17) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom which applies only to England and Wales. This, however, was not true, as the laws actually came into effect the day before.
Funeral
His body left the family home at Cregagh Road, East Belfast, shortly after 10 a. m. UTC on Saturday, December 3, 2005. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The cortège then travelled the short distance to Stormont. Parliament Buildings, known as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont area of Belfast, served as the seat of the Parliament of Northern Ireland The route was lined with around 100,000 mourners. There was an 11 a. m. service in the Grand Hall relayed to around 25,000 mourners inside the grounds of Stormont, and live on BBC One, UTV, RTÉ, ITV News, BBC News 24, Sky News, Sky Sports News, EuroNews and MUTV. For other uses of the UTV acronym see UTV (disambiguation UTV (formerly Ulster Television) is a Television channel based The ITV News Channel was a 24 hour Television News channel in the United Kingdom which broadcast from 2000 to 2005. BBC News is the BBC's 24 hour rolling news television channel in the United Kingdom and also available in the Republic of Ireland. Sky News is a rolling TV news channel providing 24 hour news coverage including the latest breaking news Sky Sports News (SSN is a 24-hour sports news channel in the United Kingdom. Euronews is a Multilingual and pan- European Television News channel launched on January 1 1993. Afterward, Best was buried beside his mother Annie Elizabeth Kelly in a private ceremony at the hill-top Roselawn Cemetery, overlooking east Belfast.
Memorials
Belfast City Airport was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to Best. George Best Belfast City Airport is an Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. George Best Belfast City Airport is an Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. [17] The official new name and signage was unveiled to a gathering of the Best family and friends at the airport on 22 May 2006 which would have been his 60th birthday. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Public opinion in Northern Ireland about the renaming of the airport was divided, with one poll showing only 52% in favour and 48% against. [18] Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) deputy leader and East Belfast Member of Parliament Peter Robinson, in whose constituency Belfast City airport is situated, stated that his preference was a sports stadium be named after Best. The Democratic Unionist Party ( DUP) is the larger of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland. Peter David Robinson (born 29 December 1948) is a Northern Irish Politician and is the current First Minister of Northern Ireland [19] The move generated negative comments beyond Northern Ireland. [20]
In March 2006, airline Flybe, named a Dash 8 (Q400) plane The George Best. Flybe Limited is a British Airline based at Exeter International Airport, England. The aircraft was later used to carry Best's family across to the Manchester memorial service for Best. [21]
In June 2006, Sarah Fabergé, great-granddaughter of Russian Imperial Jeweller Carl Fabergé was commissioned to create the George Best Egg, in tribute. Peter Carl Fabergé original name Carl Gustavovich Fabergé ( May 30, 1846 &ndash September 24, 1920) was a Russian A strictly limited edition of 68 eggs were produced, with all profits from the sale of the eggs going to the George Best Foundation. The first egg from the collection is now on permanent public display at the George Best Airport.
For the first anniversary of his death, Ulster Bank issued one million commemorative five pound notes. Ulster Bank ( Irish: Banc Uladh) is a large commercial Bank, one of the Big Four in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of [22] The notes sold out in five days. [23] The notes sold on the online auction site eBay for up to £30. eBay Inc is an American Internet company that manages eBaycom an Online auction and shopping Website in which people and businesses buy and [24]
Current plans for a new national stadium for Northern Ireland near Lisburn include a proposed statue of Best as one of several celebrating sporting heroes from the country. Lisburn (Lios na gCearrbhach meaning fort of the gamblers) is a predominantly Unionist city in Northern Ireland, south-west of and adjoining Belfast These statues would surround the main sporting arena and Best would be joined by rugby player Willie John McBride, Gaelic Athletic Association player Cormac McAnallen, Olympic gold medalist Mary Peters, Grand National winner Richard Dunwoody, Grand Prix driver Eddie Irvine, Motor cycle World champion Joey Dunlop and snooker world champion Alex Higgins. William James McBride MBE, better known as Willie John McBride (born 6 June 1940 Toomebridge, County Antrim) is a former Rugby union The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh Cormac McAnallen (– was an Irish sportsman who played Gaelic football for Tyrone and Eglish from County Tyrone, Northern The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Mary Peters could refer to either Mary Peters (athlete Mary Peters (politician, the 15th United States Secretary of Transportation The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt horse race in the world Thomas Richard Dunwoody MBE (born 18 January 1964 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) Before F1 (1983–1993 Eddie Irvine's racing career began in Formula Ford, and from 1983 through 1986 he spent the championships in middle-field places finishing on the William Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE ( February 25 1952 - July 2 2000) was a world champion motorcyclist best known Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long Alexander Gordon Higgins (born 18 March 1949 in Belfast) best known as Alex "Hurricane" Higgins, is a professional Snooker player from
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. By 2008 the money had still not been raised until a local developer, Doug Elliott, announced on 29 January 2008, that he would put up the rest of the money and would manage delivery of the project. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [25]
Best in popular culture
Best's autobiographies include:
- Bestie (co-written with Joe Lovejoy),
- The Good, The Bad and The Bubbly (with Ross Benson)
- Blessed: The Autobiography (with Roy Collins)
- Scoring at Half Time (with Martin Knight). Martin Knight is a British author born in Epsom in Surrey in 1957 mainly associated with working class culture and football literature
- Hard Tackles and Dirty Baths
A biographical film titled Best was released in 2000 which chronicled Best's struggles within his personal life. The film starred John Lynch (actor) as George Best and Roger Daltrey as Rodney Marsh. John Lynch (born December 26, 1961) is a Northern Irish Actor. Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944) is an English rock Vocalist, songwriter and actor best known as the Best has been the subject of or mentioned in numerous songs, TV shows and internet postings. In 1984 Best made a fitness video with Mary Stavin called "Shape Up And Dance". Mary Ann-Catrin Stävin (born 20 August 1957 in Örebro, Sweden) is a Swedish actress
Former frontman of Men At Work now solo artist Colin Hay and Heather Mills re-released Hay's "My Brilliant Feat" in 2005 as a digital single as a tribute to best with proceeds going to charity. In his song "Are You Lookin' At Me?" Best is mentioned: "I love the Lone Ranger, and I love that Dennis Small. Him and George Best could show you how to kick a ball. "
Indie rock band The Wedding Present named their first album after him. The Wedding Present is a Rock group based in Leeds, England, formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Lost Pandas He is featured on the cover wearing his red Manchester United uniform.
Famous quote
"I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds, and fast cars - the rest I squandered" - George Best
See also
- UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award
- Grosvenor Grammar School
References
- ^ John Roberts, "George Best was reliable only when there was a football at his feet", The Independent, 26 November 2005
- ^ IFFHS' Century Elections
- ^ "A city mourns for the Belfast boy", BBC News Northern Ireland, 3 December 2005
- ^ Gordon Burn, "The Long Goodbye", The Guardian, 25 November 2005
- ^ "GQ: The 50 Most Stylish Men"
- ^ George Best's Father, Dickie, Dies Aged 88, Sky News, 16 April 2008
- ^ George Best. The UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll is the popular name for an online poll conducted in 2004 by UEFA as part of their Golden Jubilee celebrations celebrating Grosvenor Grammar School is a Coeducational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sky News is a rolling TV news channel providing 24 hour news coverage including the latest breaking news Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Talk Football. Retrieved on 2008-03-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a
- ^ Stephen McGinty, "Best coming to the end of his life", The Scotsman, 25 November 2005
- ^ Anne Cadwallader, "Best too small and light for local club as teen", Tiscali News, 25 November 2005
- ^ The Rolling Stones - The Last Time (video clip)
- ^ Jim White, "Too many knew only the tabloid Best", Daily Telegraph, 28 November 2005
- ^ Sean O'Conor, "Best's American Years", Yanks Abroad, 26 November 2005
- ^ "George Best in Hong Kong" (video clip)
- ^ He was a Protestant. The Scotsman is a Scottish national Newspaper, published in Edinburgh. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. "Best's two secret kids", Daily Mirror
- ^ Video clip on YouTube; Stephen McGinty, "Parky was a 'nut', says Meg Ryan", The Scotsman, 5 April 2006
- ^ "George Best very close to death", "Football legend George Best dies", BBC News, 25 November 2005
- ^ "Belfast City Airport to be renamed in honour of George Best", 21 March 2006, Belfast City Airport website; "Best family proud of airport name", 22 May 2006, BBC News
- ^ Deric Henderson, "'George Best Airport' splits city", The Scotsman, 22 March 2006; "Best family hits out at Belfast Airport renaming opposition", belfast-airport. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. info, 22 March 2006
- ^ "Ex-Mayor in Belfast City Airport Best tribute call", uk-airport-news. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. info, 27 November 2005
- ^ Simon Jenkins, "To become George Best airport is a humiliation worthy of North Korea", The Guardian, 14 July 2006
- ^ "Flybe pays tribute to George Best!", 15 March 2006, Flybe website
- ^ "Bank note honour for George Best", BBC Online, 2006-10-26. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Retrieved on 2006-10-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death
- ^ "Last of Bestie fivers sells out", BBC Online, 2006-12-01. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Retrieved on 2007-06-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits
- ^ "Best note prompts auction fever", BBC Online, 2006-12-01. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Retrieved on 2007-06-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits
- ^ O'Hara, Victoria. "Best memorial plan rescued by fan", The Belfast Telegraph, 2008-01-29, p. The Belfast Telegraph is a daily evening newspaper published in Belfast, Northern Ireland by Independent News and Media. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. 3.
External links
- English Football Hall of Fame Profile
- The George Best Foundation
- Football legend George Best dies from the BBC
- United in grief for a tragic hero - The Guardian
- Was George the Best? - BBC
- George Best Profile at CultureNorthernIreland.org
- Photos, videos & music in tribute to George Best
- George Best Manchester United photo 1, biography & stats at sporting-heroes.net
- George Best Manchester United photo 2, biography & stats at sporting-heroes.net
- George Best Hibernian photo, biography & stats at sporting-heroes.net
- George Best Fulham photo, biography & stats at sporting-heroes.net
- George Best Player Profile - A true genius
- One on One George Best Interview with Four Four Two
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| Preceded by Florian Albert |
European Footballer of the Year 1968 |
Succeeded by Gianni Rivera |
| Preceded by Jack Charlton |
Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 1968 |
Succeeded by Tony Book and Dave Mackay |
| Preceded by Ron Davies |
First Division top scorer 1967–68 (shared with Ron Davies) |
Succeeded by Jimmy Greaves |
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