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I sent this 1966 World cup team photo signed by 9 who played on that historic day back in July 1966 off to Nobby Stiles on the 22nd Feb via Old Trafford.. I also included one of the 6x4 celebration pic's for him to sign( After checking all the reply's I got from the boys from '66 with these pic requests I don't have one signed by Nobby? Sure I sent to him or Jimmy Greaves....have amassed 18 from the 22 man squad. Anyway today these have been returned by Norbert. P. Stiles MBE..he kindly signed the photo with the Sharpie I sent like the rest of the graphs and the pic in Biro....Well pleased with it.
Stiles played for England for five years, winning 28 caps and scoring 1 goal. He played every minute of England's victorious 1966 FIFA World Cup campaign. His best performance in an England shirt was probably the semi-final of that tournament against Portugal, where he was given the job of marking the prolific Eusébio. His tough performance resulted in Eusébio being practically nullified for the entire game. Stiles also played very well in the final, which England won 4–2 against West Germany. His post match celebration has become one of the most famous images in English sport history. The sight of Stiles dancing on the Wembley pitch, holding the World Cup trophy in one hand and his false teeth in the other, has lived for decades.
Stiles played the majority of his club career for Manchester United, spending eleven years at Old Trafford, where he became renowned for his tough tackling and ball winning qualities. With the Red Devils, he won two League titles and one European Cup. Stiles is one of only three Englishmen, alongside Bobby Charlton and Ian Callaghan, to have won both the FIFA World Cup and European Cup.
Nice innit....Another project completed whilst being a member on here and if I can get Jimmy Greaves to sign the last of these 6x4 celebration pic's then that will also be another collection completed.
Thanks Nobby.....True Gent...as always. Not seen much from him lately though.
"He who dares" and all that...everyone should have one f these in their collection. Big thanks to Brian for sending me down two of these pic's to try and finish off my collection..19 down one to go.
Nobby Stiles...One of the boys from '66. Legend.
