Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Spotlight on: the Football League 100 Legends

62. Bobby Moore - West Ham, Fulham (1958-1977)

Playing Position: Defender

Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE (12 April 1941 - 24 February 1993) played his Football League matches for West Ham United and Fulham. He captained West Ham United for over ten years, and was the captain of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966.

                       1962-63 A&BC (Bazooka) #20*
                             (*first card)

Moore died in 1993. Of Moore, Pele said, "He was my friend as well as the greatest defender I ever played against. The world has lost one of its greatest football players and an honourable gentleman."

Cards collected: 3 out of 100 (3%)
Earliest cards collected: 1 out of 100 (1%)

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