George Best (22 May 1946 – 25 November 2005) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his club career at Manchester United.

Jul 17, 2014 · A look back at the season Hibs, and Edinburgh, welcomed one of world football’s all-time brightest lights: the legendary George Best.

The number 11 worn by the legendary George Best hangs in the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden. The Manchester United legend enjoyed a brief spell with Hibs during 1979 and 1980. Signed on a 'pay-as-you-play' deal he earned in the region of £2000 a game, playing 22 times over the course of two seasons.

May 26, 2023 · George Best was undoubtedly one of the finest footballers of all time, certainly the best of his generation, and his good looks, maverick and self-destructive lifestyle made him renowned the world over, even to people who had no interest in football.

Jun 4, 2024 · George Best was arguably one of the most talented footballers of his era who captivated his fans with his extraordinary skill, agility and flair. Since his childhood, he nurtured a single-minded love for football.

Arguably the world’s first true football superstar, Northern Ireland’s George Best had the looks and personality to ensure his popularity went beyond football and into the world of mainstream entertainment.

Nov 25, 2005 · George Best (May 22, 1946–25 November 2005) was a football (soccer) player from Belfast, Northern Ireland, regarded by many as the one of the greatest footballers of all time, whose brilliant career was cut short due to excessive use of alcohol. He is mainly remembered for his days with Manchester United under famed coach Matt Busby.

Apr 20, 2020 · George himself believed his finest ever performance in a green shirt was the 1-0 victory over Scotland on a perfect autumn night at Windsor Park in October 1967. Best was unplayable that evening and only the sheer brilliance of Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson prevented him from getting on the scoresheet.

Apr 19, 2023 · Photo from the book ‘Football Stories Bad Boys and Hard Men’ by Niall Edworthy comes George Best being sent off v Scotland at Windsor Park, on April 18th, 1970 with Derek Dougan escorting him off the park.

Dec 21, 2018 · Undoubtedly one of the most talented and iconic footballers ever to come out of the British Isles, George Best was a player who proved he was a world-class talent at both club and international level on a regular basis. And he played for the Hibbees.