England 1966 World Cup squad member George Eastham dies at 88
England 1966 World Cup squad member George Eastham dies at 88
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George Eastham, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has passed away at the age of 88. Eastham, who made 19 international appearances, was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 1966 under manager Sir Alf Ramsey. Although he did not play in the tournament, Eastham had a successful career playing for clubs like Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Stoke City.
Eastham was also involved in a landmark court case in 1963 that revolutionized the British transfer market, leading to greater freedom for players to move between clubs. He was awarded an OBE for his contributions to football in 1973.
After retiring from playing, Eastham had a brief stint as manager of Stoke City. The club expressed deep sadness at his passing and announced plans to honor him with black armbands in their next game and a tribute at a later match.
“Our thoughts are with George’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the club said in a statement.
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George Eastham, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died aged 88.
The forward made 19 international appearances and, while he was part of manager Sir Alf Ramsey’s squad at the World Cup 58 years ago, he did not play as England won it for the only time in their history.
Eastham played for Newcastle United and Arsenal before joining Stoke for £35,000 shortly after the 1966 World Cup.
He played 194 times for the Potters and scored the winner for them in the 1972 League Cup final when they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley.
Eastham was also involved in a 1963 court case, external which improved players’ freedom to move between clubs in a major reforming of the British transfer market and he was awarded an OBE for his services to football in 1973.
He retired from playing in 1974 and then had a stint as Stoke manager from March 1977 to January 1978.
Stoke said, external they were “immensely saddened by the passing of club legend” Eastham and would wear black armbands for their game at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday (12:30 GMT).
They also plan to pay tribute to Eastham at their home game against Leeds United on 26 December.
“Our thoughts are with George’s family and friends at this difficult time,” the club added.
England 1966 World Cup squad member George Eastham dies at 88
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