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George Best (12x1)

: 17, 1971

George Best, footballer, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews in a nightclub in London’s West End. Born and brought up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, George began his club career in England with Manchester United, who had spotted his talent at the age of 15. In 1968 he won the European Cup with United, and was named the European Footballer of the Year. He also played as a winger for the Northern Ireland national team. He is described by the team's governing body, the Irish Football Association, as the "greatest player to ever pull on the green shirt of Northern Ireland". Such was George’s talent and charisma that he became one of the first celebrity footballers.