#OTD in 1946 – George Best, the greatest player of his generation and the world’s first superstar footballer, is born in Belfast.
#OTD in 1946 – George Best, the greatest player of his generation and the world’s first superstar footballer, is born in Belfast.
George Best is undoubtedly the finest soccer player ever, and probably one of the five finest footballers ever. Best was discovered by famed Belfast scout Bob Bishop who told Manchester United manager Matt Busby “I have found a genius.” He was not exaggerating. Best made his debut as a 17-year-old for United on 14 September 1963. For the next ten years, he lit up the football landscape, before…
