The Bobby Charlton Story





The Bobby Charlton Story








Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton was born 11 October 1937 in Ashington, Northumberland) is an English former professional football player who was a member of the England team who won the World Cup and was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1966. He played almost all of his club football at Manchester United, where he became renowned for his attacking instincts from midfield and his ferocious long-range shot. His elder brother Jack, who was also in the World Cup-winning team, is a former defender for Leeds United and coach.