Best, George 1946- . Irish footballer. He won
two League championship medals and was a
member of the Manchester United side that won
the European Cup in 1968. Born in Belfast, he
joined Manchester United as a youth and made
his debut at 17; seven months later he made
his international debut for Northern Ireland.
Trouble with managers, fellow players, and
the media led to his early retirement. CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
Football League
appearances: 411
goals: 147
League championship: 1965, 1967
Footballer of the Year: 1968
internationals
appearances: 37
goals: 9
European Cup: 1968
European Footballer of the Year: 1968