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Geoff Hurst

English footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1941 · age 84

Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst is an English former professional footballer. A striker, he became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, as England recorded a 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley in 1966.

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A life in dates

19661966 FIFA World Cup: EnglandIn history, England's first and only World Cup victory amid controversial refereeing remains the defining moment of British football history.Story: Recap.at CC BY-SA1.3M Wikipedia readers in the past year1941Born8 December 1941

People around Geoff

Close ties

Career 12

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Cork Celtic F.C.197633
Seattle Sounders1976238
West Bromwich Albion F.C.1975-1976102
Cape Town City F.C.197365
Stoke City F.C.1972-197510830
England1966-19724924
The Football League XI1966-197274
England U211963-196441
Essex County Cricket Club1962
West Ham United F.C.1959-1972411180
Telford United F.C.
Kuwait SC

Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Bachelor

About this person

With the death of Sir Bobby Charlton in October 2023, Hurst is the only living player from the team that won the 1966 final.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1941 · age 84