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Harry Gregg – Wild About Football – SIGNED First Edition 1961
£175.00
A first edition, first printing published by Souvenir Press in 1961. A very good book inscribed on the front endpaper, ‘To Jill/Best wishes/Harry Gregg’. Some tape burns to the front endpaper. In a very good dust wrapper which is unclipped and has some light loss to the spine tips and corners.
Harry Gregg (1922-2020) was a legendary Northern Irish footballer and goalkeeper renowned for his exceptional skills. Born in Coleraine, Gregg’s career peaked during his time at Manchester United in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He played a pivotal role in the aftermath of the Munich air disaster in 1958, bravely rescuing survivors and helping the wounded. Despite the trauma, Gregg continued to excel on the pitch, earning the nickname “The Hero of Munich.” Post-retirement, he became a respected coach and managed several teams. Harry Gregg’s legacy extends beyond football, symbolising courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
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A first edition, first printing published by Souvenir Press in 1961. A very good book inscribed on the front endpaper, ‘To Jill/Best wishes/Harry Gregg’. Some tape burns to the front endpaper. In a very good dust wrapper which is unclipped and has some light loss to the spine tips and corners.
Harry Gregg (1922-2020) was a legendary Northern Irish footballer and goalkeeper renowned for his exceptional skills. Born in Coleraine, Gregg’s career peaked during his time at Manchester United in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He played a pivotal role in the aftermath of the Munich air disaster in 1958, bravely rescuing survivors and helping the wounded. Despite the trauma, Gregg continued to excel on the pitch, earning the nickname “The Hero of Munich.” Post-retirement, he became a respected coach and managed several teams. Harry Gregg’s legacy extends beyond football, symbolising courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
