Bobby Moore wins the ball from George BestA portrait of Moore with footballer Johnny Byrne jumping in the rain by Daily Mirror sports photographer Monte Fresco captures the two friends after training, suggesting the increasing public interest in footballers' lives.Another portrait shows Moore engaged in a game of chess with West German defender Franz Beckenbauer, the player's rival in the 1966 World Cup final
A striking image of Bobby Moore winning the ball from George Best while playing against Northern Ireland half a century ago features in a new exhibition.
A striking image of Bobby Moore winning the ball from George Best while playing against Northern Ireland half a century ago features in a new exhibition.
Family photographs of Bobby, the former England captain, have gone on display to mark the 2018 World Cup.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired a selection of photographs of the legendary West Ham defender on and off the pitch from his daughter, Roberta Moore. These will form an exhibition called Bobby Moore: First Gentleman Of English Football.
Bobby was captain of the England team which won the World Cup in 1966.
The portraits date from 1962 and among them is a striking image of him winning the ball from George Best while playing against Northern Ireland in 1964.
Best, who was later his team-mate at Fulham, remembered that in 20 years of playing against each other, he only got past Moore once.
A portrait of Moore with footballer Johnny Byrne jumping in the rain by Daily Mirror sports photographer Monte Fresco captures the two friends after training, suggesting the increasing public interest in footballers' lives.
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Another portrait shows Moore engaged in a game of chess with West German defender Franz Beckenbauer, the player's rival in the 1966 World Cup final.
Football legend George Best pictured in January 1964Books:GEORGE BEST: The Legend - In Pictures, Ivan Martin, Appletree PressGeorge Best and his dad, DickieGeorge Best advertising Cookstown SausagesManchester United footballer George Best with manager Tommy Docherty.George Best with Gerald BlackGeorge Best leading the teams out with mascotGeorge Best relaxes with a cup of coffee as he waits for the action in Bulgaria to beginJohn Chaffetz, an official of the Los Angeles Aztecs, points the way for soccer star George Best. Best was attending a press conference after joing the Aztecs in 1976George Best in actionGeorge BestGeorge Best with the Portadown football team and mascot before they played Glenavon in 1981Football legend George Best pictured in January 1964George Best: Manchester United and Northern Ireland LegendMemories: George Best trudges off the pitch after being sent off against ScotlandGeorge Best larks around in his kitchen with Angie in 1976George Best footballer in Manchester United kitAlex with George Best in 1995The birth certificateGeorge Best has a drink in a Belfast barGEORGE BEST:FOOTLALL/NORTHERN IRELAND AND MANCHESTER UNITED LEGEND.Belfast boy: George Best is the most heralded Northern Ireland sports star... but Rory McIlroy can close inGeorge Best is regarded by everyone as one of the greatest footballers of all time, and by many, including Brazilian icon Pele, as THE best of the lot.
The Belfast boy, who lived a rock and roll life, had staggering skill and balance, which he used to score for Man United in their 1968 European Cup final victory, one of 179 goals for the club. A breathtaking talent.George Best in a Glentoran shirt with another ex Northern Ireland international Norman Whiteside - and a young Stephen ChickGeorge Best, during the Northern Ireland v England match in October 1966Manchester United legend George BestGeorge Best. Football. Manchester United and Northern Ireland.
Ireland v England Oct. 1966.
Best and Parke outwitted by a headless Charlton as Englend mount an attack.HEALTH Best 11...Library filer dated 08/03/1969 of legendary footballer George Best who is "coming to the end of the long road of his ill-health", his doctor Professor Roger Williams said Thursday November 24, 2005. See PA story HEALTH Best. PRESS ASSOCIATION photo. Photo Credit should read: PA...ABenfica's Goalkeeper Jose Henrique (left) races back to his goal in a vain attempt to stop George Best (right) of Manchester United from scoring his team's second goal in the the European Cup final at Wembley, 29th May 1968. United eventually won 4-3 after extra time.George Best pictured with Pat JenningsFootball legend George Best pictured at Windsor ParkBest man: George Best (c) shows off the 1968 European Footballer of the Year award, which journalist Max Urbini (l) presented to him before the match, as team-mates Bobby Charlton (second l, 1966 winner) and Denis Law (r, 1964 winner), and manager Matt Busby (second r) look onSimply the Best: George Best shows off some of his wide range of skills during his time at Manchester United, where he became a worldwide starGeorge Best playing at the stadiumGeorge Best in training for Manchester UnitedFootball legend George BestGeorge shakes hands with the Glenavon captain Alan Frazer and referee Malcolm MoffattGeorge Best's wife Angie hands out balls during the gameAngie Best with the refereesExcited young fans mob George at the gameAngie is greeted by fansThe Bests having fun on the pitch during the gameOn the ball: George’s wife Angie on the pitchFond memories: mascot Stuart McKinley aged sixStyle icon George Best outside his Manchester Boutique in the 1970sGeorge Best in action for Manchester UnitedGeorge Best puts pressure on Gordon Banks as he prepares to clear the ball from the England penalty area in the 1971 international at Windsor Park.George Best with Lawrie SanchezGeorge BestGeorge Best and his mother AnnieMolly meets soccer star George BestFootball legend George Best, pictured with Pat Jennings (left) and Billy Bingham (right).Lining up: George Best joins the rest of the Tobermore United squad for a team photo before the Irish Cup tie against Ballymena United in 1984The late George Best with then wife Alex Best is pictured with family and friends outside his boyhood Burren Way home after he received Castlereagh's Freedom of the BoroughClose friends George Best and Mike Summerbee at 1966 World Cup FinalGeorge Best in April 2002 at the house in Burren Way, where he unveiled a plaque after being awarded the freedom of CastlereaghGeorge Best with son CalumGeorge Best with his former wife Angie and son CalumGeorge Best with his former wife Angie and son CalumGeorge Best and Calum BestFootball legend George Best pictured in 1990Football legend George Best with his wife Angie, brother Ian, father Dickie and baby son CalumGeorge Best with his sister Barbara McNarryGeorge Best at home in Belfast with his father DickiGeorge Best, ex-Manchester United footballer, smiling with bruised eyeH&H auctioneer James Wheeler polishes up the Jaguar once owned by George BestGeorge BestManchester United and Northern Ireland football legend George BestA bus stop on the Cregagh Road on the morning of George Best's funeral.Flags at George Best funeral at Stormont. Saturday 3rd December 2005The garden of the Best family home in Burren Way, Cregagh, on the day of George's funeral.The George Best funeral cortege on the Ballygowan Road.New stamp depicting George BestCalum Best in the funeral cortege.Calum Best shakes hands with well-wishers as George Best's funeral cortege leaves the Best family homeThe George Best funeral cortege on the Ballygowan Road.Calum and Dickie Best at George Best's funeralThe crowd on the Cregagh Road waiting for George Best's funeral cortege.Crowds gather at Stormont for the funeral of George BestA view from the balcony of Parliament Buildings in StormontCrowds gather at Stormont for the funeral of George BestGeorge Best's coffin is carried up the steps to the Stormont buildingsGeorge Best's coffin is draped with the Northern Ireland flagGeorge Best's agent Phil Hughes (centre) with Eamonn Holmes next to George Best's coffin in the Parliament buildings in Stormont, Belfast, Saturday December 3, 2005. The world of football was today paying its last respects as George Best, one of the greatest ever players, was laid to rest. Best, 59, died last Friday in London's Cromwell Hospital.The Best family at the George Best funeral at StormontBilly Bingham at George Best's funeralRobert Dunlop at George Best's funeralDickie and Calum Best at the funeral of George Best funeral at Stormont.Terry Neill at George Best's funeralPaddy Kielty and Gerry Armstrong at George Best's funeralFrank McLintock at George Best's funeralMike England at George Best's funeralDerek Dougan at George Best's funeralMilan Manderic at George Best's funeralPat Jennings at George Best's funeralPhil Taylor, George Best's agent and Jackie Fullerton at George Best's funeralAlex Higgans at George Best's funeralBobby Jameson at George Best's funeralBarry McGuigan and his wife at George Best's funeralRodney Marsh at George Best's funeralDennis Law (centre) at George Best's funeralMartin O'Neill at George Best's funeralCallum Best and mum Angie at George Best's funeralGeorge Best's graveGeorge Best Belfast City Airport handled more than 2.5 million passengers last yearA mural of George Best and David Healy on the wall of the Times Bar, York Road. Brian Little/ PresseyeThe Best family plot at Roselawn on the day before George's funeral.Some of the Best memorabilia up for grabs at Wilsons Auction house today. Pictured a silver Benfica letter opener, dated 1966, given to George which marks Man Utd's 5-1 European Cup defeat of Benfica in Lisbon. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 yearsBest Fan - 7 year old Luke McMullan from Dungannon holding a replica European Champions Manchester United Trophy presented to Dickie Best when George Best died. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 years.Some of the Best memorabilia up for grabs at Wilsons Auction house today. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 years.Some of the Best memorabilia up for grabs at Wilsons Auction house today. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 years.Best Fans - Mark McIlwaine (13, left) and David McCracken (13), both from Lurgan Junior High admiring some of the Best memorabilia up for grabs at Wilsons Auction house today. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 years.Best Fan - 7 year old Luke McMullan from Dungannon (dressed in his school rugby kit) holding a cast from George Best's original match worn boots, pictured amongst Best memorabilia at Wilsons Auction house today. There are 110 lots of George Best memorabilia available, collected by Dickie Best over a period of 40 years.Items on sale of the Dickie Best collection which will go on public auction on the 19th march at the Wilsons premises in Mallusk with 110 lots of George Best memorabillia available which was collected by Dickie over a 40 year period.Family Portrait (left to right): Carol Best - Lisa Hogg; Julie Best (Twin) - Catherine Quinn; Ann Best - Michelle Fairley; George Best - Tom Payne; Dickie Best - Lorcan Cranitch; Grace Best (Twin) - Amy Quinn; Barbara Best - Laura DonnellyGeorge Best played by Tom PayneAnn Best played by Michelle FairleyGeorge Best played by Tom PayneAnn Best played by Michelle FairleyAnn Best played by Michelle FairleyGeorge Best played by Tom PayneGeorge Best played by Tom PayneRichard (Dickie) Best with a picture of his son, footballer George Best pictured at his home in Belfast. October 2005Visiting George Best’s grave yesterday were Michelle McBride with Lyn SmythVisiting George Best’s grave yesterday was Ivan LittleFans of the late football superstar regularly visit the grave to leave mementoesFans of the late football superstar regularly visit the grave to leave mementoes
