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Bobby Charlton (Sir Robert Charlton), 1937-, one of the most celebrated of all English soccer players. Famous for his graceful athleticism, powerfully accurate kick, and sportsmanlike behavior, Charlton was (1954-73) a forward for Manchester United, making his pro debut in 1956. He survived the 1958 Munich plane crash that killed eight of his teammates and went on to lead and inspire Manchester, which during his tenure won three league championships (1957, 1963, 1967), the Football Association Cup (1963), and the European Cup (1968). Charlton also played (1957-73) on England's national team, appearing a record-breaking 106 times and sparking the team's 1966 the World Cup victory. He managed (1973-75) Preston North End and became a director of Manchester United in 1984. He was knighted in 1994.

Bibliography: See his My Soccer Life (1965) and The Game of Soccer (1967).

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Charlton, Sir Bobby ( Robert) (1937– ) English footballer. Charlton played for Manchester United and was voted European Footballer of the Year (1966). He was a member of England's World Cup winning team. He won 106 international caps, scoring an English record of 49 goals. On retiring, Bobby pursued a career in football administration and became a director of Manchester United. His elder brother, Jack (1935– ), also a member of England's World Cup winning squad, went into club management and led the Republic of Ireland national team with great success before retiring in 1996.

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