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17-02-2020 | 12:21 Football
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Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend dies aged 87

Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend goalkeeper Harry Gregg has died aged 87. Gregg as hailed a hero for bravely rescuing teammates and other passengers in the Munich air disaster. The Old Trafford legend passed away “peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family”. The Harry Gregg Foundation, a charity set up in his name, announced: "It is with great sorrow that we inform of the death of Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend Harry Gregg, OBE." Gregg was on board BEA Flight 609 when it crashed in Munich on the afternoon of 6 February 1958. He was awarded an MBE in 1995 and a testimonial was played in his honour between an Irish League XI and Manchester United in May 2012. For Manchester United, he played 247 games and was named the best goalkeeper of the 1958 World Cup. Source: Sky Sports Join us on Telegram!

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