Like as impressive was Bobby Charlton's club career, so was his performance during his international tenure. It was just two months after the Munich air disaster that Charlton was invited to join the England squad for a British Home Championship game against Scotland at Hampden Park on 19 April 1958. He was a part of the FIFA World Cup of 1958, 1962, 1966 as well as 1970 where he effectively marked a significant position in the world of great football players.
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Sir Robert “Bobby” Charlton, the former English football player, was born on 11 October 1937 to a family of footballers. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Bobby made it to the list of the most significant member of the England team who won the World Cup in 1966. In the same year, the soccer legend was also presented with the Ballon d'Or. His journey in becoming renowned for his attacking instincts and passing abilities from midfield and his ferocious long-range shot as well as helping club Manchester United climb the ladder of success and are tremendous. The star player is also widely known for his fitness and stamina.
Bobby was a student of Bedlington Grammar School when he was first spotted playing for East Northumberland schools by Joe Armstrong, Manchester United chief scout, in 9 February 1953. He was just 15 years when he signed with Man United on 1 January 1953 along with Wilf McGuinness. Charlton has scored more goals for England and United than any other player and holds the record for having the most appearances for Man United (758) before being surpassed by Ryan Giggs. In 1956, Charlton made his debut for the Manchester United first-team. By the next two seasons, he gained a regular place in the team. This was also the time when he survived the spine-chilling Munich air disaster of 1958 when rescued by Harry Gregg. Bobby Charlton has helped the United win a host of tournaments including the Football League in 1965, World Cup medal with England in 1966 and another Football League title the next year. He was appointed the captain of Manchester United in 1968 and led the team win the European Cup by scoring two goals in the final. He left Manchester United to become manager of Preston North End for the 1973 - 74 season.
Bobby Charlton's stupefying performance on the pitch had won the hearts of millions of football experts and fans which led the legend be approached by the England squad for a British Home Championship game against Scotland at Hampden Park on 19 April 1958. During the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, Charlton shocked the world with zero kicks and allowing critics express surprise and bewilderment. However, in 1959, he scored a hat-trick as England demolished the US with a 8 – 1 score. Charlton made his 25th goal for England in just 38 appearances during the 1962 World Cup when he aged just 24.
After his career as a footballer, Bobby Charlton went on to become the manager of Preston North End in 1973 followed by joining Wigan Athletic as a director. He has been awarded a host of trophies for his fabulous work in this beautiful game including FWA Footballer of the Year, FIFA World Cup All-Star Team, Ballon d'Or, PFA Merit Award, FWA Tribute Award, FIFA World Cup All-Time Team, Football League 100 Legends, English Football Hall of Fame, FIFA 100, UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll, BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award and Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award.
Charlton married the love of his life, Norma Ball, whom he had first met at an ice rink in Manchester in 1959. They together have two daughters, Suzanne and Andrea, the former one being a weather forecaster for the BBC during the 1990s. The soccer star is also related to famous footballers known till date including Jack Milburn (Leeds United and Bradford City), George Milburn (Leeds United and Chesterfield), Jim Milburn (Leeds United and Bradford City) and Stan Milburn (Chesterfield, Leicester City and Rochdale) and Jackie Milburn (Newcastle United and England).
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