Bobby Moore

Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore

["Footballer", "World Cup Winning Captain", "West Ham Legend"]

Born Apr 12, 1941

Barking, United Kingdom

Passed Away Feb 24, 1993 London, United Kingdom

Lifespan 51 years old

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"He was my friend as well as the greatest defender I ever played against. The world has lost one of its greatest football players."

Archival Overview

Iconic captain of England who lifted the 1966 FIFA World Cup trophy at Wembley, revered by Pele as the greatest and cleanest defender he ever faced.

Biographical Record

Bobby Moore made his debut for West Ham United at seventeen and went on to captain the Hammers to the FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners' Cup (1965). Renowned for reading the game seconds ahead of everyone else, he tackled with surgical elegance and impeccable timing.

Moore captained England 90 times in 108 international appearances, leading the Three Lions to their crowning glory in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany at Wembley. In 1970, his immaculate tackle on Jairzinho in Guadalajara produced one of the defining images of sportsmanship.

Key Life Milestones

World Cup Glory

Lifting the Jules Rimet

Captained England to victory in the 1966 World Cup final, providing two assists in the 4-2 win.

Guadalajara Masterpiece

Tackle on Jairzinho

Delivered a defensive masterclass against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup, praised by Pele.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Bobby Moore Statue at Wembley Stadium
London, United Kingdom

                         GPS: 51.5560, -0.2795                    

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