by David Meek (Author), David Meek (Author)
George Best was a phenomenon of British sport. Blessed with an exceptional footballing gift, he was the first celebrity footballer and to many he remains the greatest player ever. He set the football world alight as a precocious teenager with Manchester United where he won two League championships in 1965 and 1967, and one European Cup in 1968 - the year he was named European Footballer of the Year - only to walk out of the game at the age of twenty-six having proved that he was the greatest footballer in the world. Much has been written about his personal struggles but this book is a celebration of the playing career of this highly individualistic footballing hero.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 119
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 12 Dec 2005
ISBN 10: 0297844393
ISBN 13: 9780297844396
Book Overview: Sir Alex Ferguson regarded George Best as 'Unquestionably the greatest' and pays tribute to the player with a foreword. Over 180,000 copies of George Best's autobiography BLESSED have been sold. Contains 130 photographs displaying his footballing genius. Includes tributes and quotes from many of the game's most famous names including the stars of the 1968 European Cup winning team (Stepney, Charlton and Law).