Football player and manager. Born in Ashington, Northumberland as John Charlton. Brother of Bobby Charlton. He played for Leeds United and was a member of the winning England team in the 1966 World Cup. He went on to manage several football teams, including the Irish Republic national side.
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Jack Charlton
{Around plinth of statue:} Bobby Moore Captain• Ray Wilson• Alan Ball• Nobby ...
Founder-President of the Imperial College Boat Club in 1919 and for over 50 years, coach and inspiration.
Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games
Land and water speed record-holder. Born Donald Malcolm Campbell, Canbury, Kingston Hill, Surrey. After the death of his father (Sir Malcolm Campbell), he decided to defend his water title and rega...
Holocaust survivor and British Olympian (1956 and 1960) who knew the murdered Israeli athletes.
BBC football commentator: "some people are on the pitch...they think it's all over....it is now!".  Born Lancashire. Bomber pilot in WW2, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar for 100 succ...
Cricketer and tennis player. He was the winner of the first Wimbledon tennis tournament in 1877, and played cricket for Surrey County Cricket Club. Father of the artist Spencer Frederick Gore.
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