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Sir Stanley Matthews CBE (1 February 1915 – 23 February 2000) was an English footballer who played as an outside right.
Jun 12, 2024 · Sir Stanley Matthews was a football (soccer) player, an outside right forward considered by many to be one of the greatest dribblers in the history of the sport. In 1965 he became the first British footballer to be knighted. The son of a professional boxer, Matthews began his professional career.
Sir Stanley Matthews CBE (born 1 February 1915 – 23 February 2000) was an English footballer. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent. Matthews played football for Stoke City and Blackpool. He was knighted in 1965 and died in 2000. He was the first person to be knighted for services to football.
Feb 18, 2010 · Sir Stanley Matthews - the first professional footballer to be knighted - was the most renowned player of modern times. Known as 'The Wizard of Dribble', Sir Stan's professional career...
National Football Museum Hall of Fame Profile for Sir Stanley Matthews, Stoke, Blackpool and England winger and first European Footballer of the Year.
Oct 12, 2016 · Sir Stanley Matthews, a man who won the Ballon d'Or aged 41 in 1956, was one of England's greatest players, aptly nicknamed the Wizard of Dribble.
Apr 20, 2006 · Sir Stanley Matthews - the first professional footballer to be knighted - was the most renowned player of modern times. His professional career covered some 33 years.
