Soccer in the 1970s: Gerd Müller, George Best and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers work out in South Florida.
On this Day 13th April 1971 v Coventry Highfield road Att : 33,849 George gets United's goal in the 2-1 loss. Ernie hunt getting both goals for the home team.
Did You Know? In addition to being the face of the Los Angeles Aztecs franchise, forward George Best led the team in total points (79) from 1976-78.
George Best of Manchester United LEGEND is tackled by Manchester City defender George Heslop during their 1st Division match at Old Trafford in Manchester, 27th March 1968.
On this Day 21st April 1971 European Championship Group four. Windsor Park Att 19,153. Bestie gets a hat - trick Derek Dougan and Jimmy Nicholson also scored in the 5-0 win.
Happy Saint George's Day Northern Irish footballer SUPERSTAR George Best attacking midfielder with Manchester United, makes a run with the ball, chased by Manchester City defender Glyn Pardoe, in a derby match between Manchester City and Manchester United in Manchester, England in 1970.
NASL Dateline: On 25 April 1976, George Best (2nd from right) scored his 1st career NASL goal since signing 2 weeks earlier and the Los Angeles Aztecs defeated the Rochester Lancers, 1-0, before 7,236 at El Camino College.
George Best in the thick of it against Sunderland, on 30th. August 1969. The match was to end 3-1 to United with George netting one of the goals, along with Brian Kidd and Don Givens. Mick McGiven with the goal for Sunderland. No matter where he was, even on the football pitch, someone always wanted to know George's view on things! Photo taken when George Best went back to America and guested for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers against the ASL All-Stars, during 1988.