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Harry Gregg

Northern Irish footballer and manager (1932-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 87

Henry Gregg was a Northern Irish professional footballer and manager. A goalkeeper, he played for Manchester United during the reign of Sir Matt Busby, with a total of 247 appearances for the club. He was a survivor of the Munich air disaster in 1958.

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Career 4

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Stoke City F.C.1966-196720
Manchester United F.C.1957-19662100
Northern Ireland1954-1964250
Doncaster Rovers F.C.1952-1957940

Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire2019
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1995

About this person

Gregg also played for Doncaster Rovers and Stoke City, as well as making 25 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team between 1954 and 1963, including at the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He later went into management with Carlisle United, Crewe Alexandra, Shrewsbury Town and Swansea City.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2020 · aged 87