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Ian Greaves

English football manager (1932-2009) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 76

Ian Denzil Greaves was an English football player and manager. He was born in Crompton, Lancashire. He won a League Championship medal and an FA Cup runners-up medal while playing full-back for Manchester United between 1953 and 1960.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.1961-1963220
Lincoln City F.C.1960-1961110
Manchester United F.C.1953-1960670

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He was not with the United team when eight of their players died in the Munich air disaster on 6 February 1958, as he was ruled out by injury. He was the first player to occupy the left-back position at United after the death of captain Roger Byrne at Munich.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2009 · aged 76