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  5. Football, Best Players of All Time - The Career of Stanley Matthews

Football, Best Players of All Time - The Career of Stanley Matthews

Dec 16, 2021

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  • Südafrika 1972: Sir Stanley Matthews (England) trainiert eine Mannschaft in Soweto, Johannesburg

    Südafrika 1972: Sir Stanley Matthews (England) trainiert eine Mannschaft in Soweto, Johannesburg

  • coach Sir Stanley Matthews during an exhibition match of his team FC Port Vale in Czechoslovakia, August 1967. (CTKxPhoto JanxBarta) CTKPhoto00428323 o0 Aktion Aufmacher

    coach Sir Stanley Matthews during an exhibition match of his team FC Port Vale in Czechoslovakia, August 1967. (CTKxPhoto JanxBarta) CTKPhoto00428323 o0 Aktion Aufmacher

  • Sir Stanley Matthews talking with players at the Port Vale football ground, after his release from hospital, following a serious road accident two weeks previous. 13th August 1966 UnitedArchives00590577

    Sir Stanley Matthews talking with players at the Port Vale football ground, after his release from hospital, following a serious road accident two weeks previous. 13th August 1966 UnitedArchives00590577

  • Apr. 28, 1965 - The Maestro Plays His Last Game. Sir Stanley Matthews Retires: To mark the retirement of Sir Stanley Matthews, from Football at the age of 50 - a farewell match Stanley Matthews XI versus a World XI - was played last night at Stoke, where he began his great career 33 years ago. A host of International footballer from all parts of Europe took part, as well as some of the Britain s finest footballers. Photo Shows Members of the Sir Stanley Matthews team applaud him when he case onto the pitch led by a Dagenham Girl Piper, at Stoke last night. - ZUMAk09

    Apr. 28, 1965 - The Maestro Plays His Last Game. Sir Stanley Matthews Retires: To mark the retirement of Sir Stanley Matthews, from Football at the age of 50 - a farewell match Stanley Matthews XI versus a World XI - was played last night at Stoke, where he began his great career 33 years ago. A host of International footballer from all parts of Europe took part, as well as some of the Britain s finest footballers. Photo Shows Members of the Sir Stanley Matthews team applaud him when he case onto the pitch led by a Dagenham Girl Piper, at Stoke last night. - ZUMAk09

  • Apr. 28, 1965 - The Maestro Plays His Last Game. Sir Stanley Matthews Retires. To mark the retirement of Sir Stanley Matthews from football at the age of 50 - a farewell match - the Stanley Matthews XI versus a World XI - was played last night at Stoke, where he began his great career 33 years ago. Where he began his great carer 33 years ago. A host of international footballers from all parts of Europe took part in the match. Photo Shows: Sir Stanley Matthews presents a souvenir ball to the spectators just before the kick-off last night. - ZUMAk09

    Apr. 28, 1965 - The Maestro Plays His Last Game. Sir Stanley Matthews Retires. To mark the retirement of Sir Stanley Matthews from football at the age of 50 - a farewell match - the Stanley Matthews XI versus a World XI - was played last night at Stoke, where he began his great career 33 years ago. Where he began his great carer 33 years ago. A host of international footballers from all parts of Europe took part in the match. Photo Shows: Sir Stanley Matthews presents a souvenir ball to the spectators just before the kick-off last night. - ZUMAk09

  • Auch Stanley Matthews (Stoke City FC) liest den Kicker, die Sportrevue Fußball Herren DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SPORTZEITSCHRIFTEN UND -ZEITUNGEN NUR NACH RÜCKSPRACHE, Saison 1964 1965 Einzelbild First Division Stoke City

    Auch Stanley Matthews (Stoke City FC) liest den Kicker, die Sportrevue Fußball Herren DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SPORTZEITSCHRIFTEN UND -ZEITUNGEN NUR NACH RÜCKSPRACHE, Saison 1964 1965 Einzelbild First Division Stoke City

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City FC) zieht ab Fußball Herren DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SPORTZEITSCHRIFTEN UND -ZEITUNGEN NUR NACH RÜCKSPRACHE, Saison 1964 1965 Einzelbild First Division Stoke City Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City FC) zieht ab Fußball Herren DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE SPORTZEITSCHRIFTEN UND -ZEITUNGEN NUR NACH RÜCKSPRACHE, Saison 1964 1965 Einzelbild First Division Stoke City Dynamik,

  • Trainer Tony Waddington (li.) und Stanley Matthews (Mitte) mit vier jungen Stoke City Spielern - Fußball Herren English First Division 1963 1964, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke

    Trainer Tony Waddington (li.) und Stanley Matthews (Mitte) mit vier jungen Stoke City Spielern - Fußball Herren English First Division 1963 1964, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke

  • Stanley Matthews, 48 years old, the man named as Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers Association, pictured in action when he fielded as outside right with his team, Stoke City versus Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. May 11th 1963 UnitedArchives00590578

    Stanley Matthews, 48 years old, the man named as Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers Association, pictured in action when he fielded as outside right with his team, Stoke City versus Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. May 11th 1963 UnitedArchives00590578

  • 11th May 1963: 48-years old veteran, Stanley Matthews, recently voted Footballer of the Year by the Footballer s Association, in action at Stamford Bridge. Stoke City defeated Chelsea by one goal to nil. Stoke are now on top of the Second Division. UnitedArchives01009892

    11th May 1963: 48-years old veteran, Stanley Matthews, recently voted Footballer of the Year by the Footballer s Association, in action at Stamford Bridge. Stoke City defeated Chelsea by one goal to nil. Stoke are now on top of the Second Division. UnitedArchives01009892

  • Stanley Matthews (re.) und Dennis Viollet (beide Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1962 1963, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke

    Stanley Matthews (re.) und Dennis Viollet (beide Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1962 1963, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke

  • STANLEY MATTHEWS WITH STOKE CITY FOOTBALL TEAM AT LONDON AIRPORT ; 23 MAY 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU457256

    STANLEY MATTHEWS WITH STOKE CITY FOOTBALL TEAM AT LONDON AIRPORT ; 23 MAY 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU457256

  • Tottenham v Blackpool Stanley Matthews, the wizard of dribble once again at the age of 43, has the Spurs defence in a tangle, when he brought about the Blackpool revival with his passing, after they were one goal down. Here he beats Iley, the Spurs left-half, with his tricks with the ball. He sets up their equalising goal. 23rd August 1958 UnitedArchives01004060

    Tottenham v Blackpool Stanley Matthews, the wizard of dribble once again at the age of 43, has the Spurs defence in a tangle, when he brought about the Blackpool revival with his passing, after they were one goal down. Here he beats Iley, the Spurs left-half, with his tricks with the ball. He sets up their equalising goal. 23rd August 1958 UnitedArchives01004060

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) bekommt vom Team von Aston Villa zu seinem 43. Geburtstag eine Aktentasche geschenkt, in der Kabine darf sie ihm der 16jährige Walter Hazelden (Aston Villa, 4.v.li.) überreichen - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, Aston Villa - FC Blackpool 1:1 Totale Birmingham Harmonie,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) bekommt vom Team von Aston Villa zu seinem 43. Geburtstag eine Aktentasche geschenkt, in der Kabine darf sie ihm der 16jährige Walter Hazelden (Aston Villa, 4.v.li.) überreichen - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, Aston Villa - FC Blackpool 1:1 Totale Birmingham Harmonie,

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Gruppe Bloomfield Road Stadium, Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Blackpool Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Gruppe Bloomfield Road Stadium, Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Blackpool Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackpool Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1957 1958, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackpool Dynamik,

  • Einmarsch England, v.li.: x, Stanley Matthews, Don Revie, Torwart Bert Williams, Duncan Edwards, x, ein Schotte und Nathaniel Lofthouse - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1955, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, England - Schottland 7:2 Gruppe London

    Einmarsch England, v.li.: x, Stanley Matthews, Don Revie, Torwart Bert Williams, Duncan Edwards, x, ein Schotte und Nathaniel Lofthouse - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1955, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, England - Schottland 7:2 Gruppe London

  • Stanley Matthews (England) zieht ab - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1954, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot Einzelbild London Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (England) zieht ab - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1954, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot Einzelbild London Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews (England) - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1954, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot Porträt London

    Stanley Matthews (England) - Fußball Länderspiel Herren Länderspiel 1954, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot Porträt London

  • Stanley Matthews (li.) und Stanley Mortensen (beide Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1953 1954, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Gruppe Blackpool Harmonie,

    Stanley Matthews (li.) und Stanley Mortensen (beide Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1953 1954, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Gruppe Blackpool Harmonie,

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1953 1954, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool - Sheffield Wednesday 1:2 Gruppe Blackpool Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) zieht ab - Fußball Herren English First Division 1953 1954, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool - Sheffield Wednesday 1:2 Gruppe Blackpool Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) mit seiner Medaille - Fußball Herren FA Cup 1952 1953, Englischer Pokal, Pokalspiel, Endspiel, Finale, Blackpool FC Einzelbild London Fußball Herren FA Cup 1952 1953, Englischer Pokal, Pokalspiel, Endspiel, Finale, Blackpool FC Einzelbild London

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) mit seiner Medaille - Fußball Herren FA Cup 1952 1953, Englischer Pokal, Pokalspiel, Endspiel, Finale, Blackpool FC Einzelbild London Fußball Herren FA Cup 1952 1953, Englischer Pokal, Pokalspiel, Endspiel, Finale, Blackpool FC Einzelbild London

  • 1953 FA Cup Final Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool Stanley Matthews the Blackpool outside right, demonstrates his wizardly skill as he steers the ball past Bolton s Barrass during the FA Cup Final at Wembley. Matthews set this ball up to Bill Perry who scored the fourth and winning goal. 2nd May 1953 UnitedArchives00926038

    1953 FA Cup Final Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool Stanley Matthews the Blackpool outside right, demonstrates his wizardly skill as he steers the ball past Bolton s Barrass during the FA Cup Final at Wembley. Matthews set this ball up to Bill Perry who scored the fourth and winning goal. 2nd May 1953 UnitedArchives00926038

  • Football - 1953 FA Cup Final - Blackpool 4 Bolton Wanderers 3 Blackpool s Stanley Matthews passes the trophy to manager Joe Smith in the changing rooms at Wembley. 02 05 1953

    Football - 1953 FA Cup Final - Blackpool 4 Bolton Wanderers 3 Blackpool s Stanley Matthews passes the trophy to manager Joe Smith in the changing rooms at Wembley. 02 05 1953

  • Football - 1953 FA Cup Final - Blackpool 4 Bolton Wanderers 3 Stanley Matthews with his FA Cup winners medal in the changing rooms at Wembley. 02 05 1953

    Football - 1953 FA Cup Final - Blackpool 4 Bolton Wanderers 3 Stanley Matthews with his FA Cup winners medal in the changing rooms at Wembley. 02 05 1953

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) gegen Barry Mansell (Portsmouth) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1951 1952, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool - FC Portsmouth 0:0 Gruppe Blackpool Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) gegen Barry Mansell (Portsmouth) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1951 1952, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool - FC Portsmouth 0:0 Gruppe Blackpool Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews, 36 years old Blackpool player, who is regarded as the outstanding Footballer of the World. He has all the honours in the game, except an FA Cup winner s medal. 28th March 1951 UnitedArchives00590576

    Stanley Matthews, 36 years old Blackpool player, who is regarded as the outstanding Footballer of the World. He has all the honours in the game, except an FA Cup winner s medal. 28th March 1951 UnitedArchives00590576

  • Stanley Matthews (England) freut sich - Fußball Herren Nationalmannschaft 1949, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam Porträt Aufnahmedatum geschätzt London

    Stanley Matthews (England) freut sich - Fußball Herren Nationalmannschaft 1949, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam Porträt Aufnahmedatum geschätzt London

  • England. 1948. (team) Frank Swift (Goalkeeper), Laurie Scott, John Aston, Tim Ward, Neil Franklin, Billy Wright, Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Milburn, Len Shackleton, Tom Finney. o0 Länderspiel Nationalteam Kleidung Zeitgeist 40er 40 er Jahre Vierziger Tradition Cap Hut Mütze

    England. 1948. (team) Frank Swift (Goalkeeper), Laurie Scott, John Aston, Tim Ward, Neil Franklin, Billy Wright, Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Milburn, Len Shackleton, Tom Finney. o0 Länderspiel Nationalteam Kleidung Zeitgeist 40er 40 er Jahre Vierziger Tradition Cap Hut Mütze

  • England Team, 10 11 1948. (back row L to R) Laurie Scott, Leuty, Neil Franklin, Frank Swift, Unknown, John Aston Snr; Billy Wright, Unknown. (front row L to R) Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Milburn, Len Shackleton, Tom Finney.

    England Team, 10 11 1948. (back row L to R) Laurie Scott, Leuty, Neil Franklin, Frank Swift, Unknown, John Aston Snr; Billy Wright, Unknown. (front row L to R) Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen, Jackie Milburn, Len Shackleton, Tom Finney.

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) freut sich über den Pokal für den Fußballer des Jahres - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Blackpool

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) freut sich über den Pokal für den Fußballer des Jahres - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Blackpool

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackpool

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackpool

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Porträt Blackpool

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Porträt Blackpool

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) im Zweikampf - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1947 1948, 2. Englische Liga, Blackburn Rovers - FC Blackpool 1:1 Gruppe Blackburn Dynamik, Kampf,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, li.) im Zweikampf - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1947 1948, 2. Englische Liga, Blackburn Rovers - FC Blackpool 1:1 Gruppe Blackburn Dynamik, Kampf,

  • Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) am Ball - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackburn Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Blackpool) am Ball - Fußball Herren English First Division 1947 1948, 1. Englische Liga, FC Blackpool Einzelbild Blackburn Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City, li.) am Ball Fußball Herren First Division 1946 1947, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City, li.) am Ball Fußball Herren First Division 1946 1947, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Gruppe Stoke Dynamik,

  • England X1 team Back row : L to R. Goslin,Bacuzzi,George Marks,Dennis Compton,Stan Cullis. Front row : Stanley Matthews,Hagan,Eddie Hapgood,Welsh,Joe Mercer,Edelston.M. . o0 Totale o0 Vsw

    England X1 team Back row : L to R. Goslin,Bacuzzi,George Marks,Dennis Compton,Stan Cullis. Front row : Stanley Matthews,Hagan,Eddie Hapgood,Welsh,Joe Mercer,Edelston.M. . o0 Totale o0 Vsw

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) im Trikot der Englischen Ligaauswahl - Fußball Herren English First Division 1934 1935, 1. Englische Liga, Porträt London

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) im Trikot der Englischen Ligaauswahl - Fußball Herren English First Division 1934 1935, 1. Englische Liga, Porträt London

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) am Ball - Fußball Herren English First Division 1934 1935, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Einzelbild Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Stoke Dynamik,

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) am Ball - Fußball Herren English First Division 1934 1935, 1. Englische Liga, Stoke City Einzelbild Aufnahmedatum geschätzt Stoke Dynamik,

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1932 1933, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Einzelbild Stoke

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1932 1933, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Einzelbild Stoke

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1932 1933, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Porträt Stoke

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1932 1933, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Porträt Stoke

  • Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1931 1932, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Porträt Stoke

    Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) - Fußball Herren English Second Division 1931 1932, 2. Englische Liga, Stoke City Porträt Stoke

  • (l) Stanley Matthews, the Blackpool and England winger intercepts Freeman of Fulham in an exciting sixth round FA Cup match at Craven Cottage. 28th February 1948 UnitedArchives00934575

    (l) Stanley Matthews, the Blackpool and England winger intercepts Freeman of Fulham in an exciting sixth round FA Cup match at Craven Cottage. 28th February 1948 UnitedArchives00934575

  • Stanley Matthews, the outside right for Blackpool coolly steers the ball past Bolton s centre half, Barrass in the thrilling FA Cup Final match at Empire Stadium, Wembley. 2nd May 1953 UnitedArchives00934576

    Stanley Matthews, the outside right for Blackpool coolly steers the ball past Bolton s centre half, Barrass in the thrilling FA Cup Final match at Empire Stadium, Wembley. 2nd May 1953 UnitedArchives00934576

  • 10th May 1948: England football players loosen up at Highbury in preparation for their match versus Italy. (l-r) Stanley Mortenson (Blackpool), Scott (Arsenal), Swift (Manchester City), Lawton (Notts County) and Stanley Matthews (Blackpool). UnitedArchives01009648

    10th May 1948: England football players loosen up at Highbury in preparation for their match versus Italy. (l-r) Stanley Mortenson (Blackpool), Scott (Arsenal), Swift (Manchester City), Lawton (Notts County) and Stanley Matthews (Blackpool). UnitedArchives01009648

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