It never gets old! The greatest goal in Quakes history happened 41 years ago today! George Best of the San Jose Earthquakes scored this fantastic goal against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers on July 22, 1981 at Spartan Stadium in San Jose. It's often called the greatest goal in NASL history.
Soccer in the 1970s: George Best was traded by the Los Angeles Aztecs to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers for George Dewsnip (and Andy Rolland) in 1978.
Manchester United's Ballon d'Or winners - Denis Law, 1964 - Bobby Charlton, 1966 - George Best, 1968 -Cristiano Ronaldo 2008
George Best - Fulham FC George Best of Fulham comes onto the field during their Division Two football match against Southampton FC at The Dell on 2nd October 1976. Southampton beat Fulham 4-1.
George Best footballer pictured with wife Angie Best outside Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas Nevada USA January 1978 Angela Best Angela MacDonald Riviera Hotel 1970s
Why was George Best wearing a small letter "a" both in his hair and on his jacket (was that a 1970's thing?)? GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!! -G
NASL Dateline: On 15 August 1981, San Jose Earthquakes midfielder George Best scored the 54th and final goal of his NASL career in a 3-2 loss to the San Diego Sockers before 14,345 at Spartan Stadium.
I missed it because I was at a Bills v. Browns preseason game that night. https://www.ebay.com/itm/284365891218
Johnny Moore (8), George Best (11), San Jose Earthquakes at Los Angeles Aztecs Ralph Wright (21), George Best (11), Ron Davies (9), John Mason (16) Los Angeles Aztecs vs Dallas Tornado Ian Turner (00), George Best (3) Ft. Lauderdale Strikers at Houston Hurricane
Soccer in the 1970s: Los Angeles Aztecs star George Best was a regular on the Southern California beaches as he worked himself into playing shape.
I think George Βest had a mix of skill and courage. He dodged players like they were poles, and they tried to hit him, to stop him, but without much success. George was a soccer genius.
George Best in action during the FA Cup fifth round match against Northampton Town on 7th February 1970.