Chelsea verses Manchester United. 28th April 1973

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Chelsea verses Manchester United. 28th April 1973

Chelsea verses Manchester United.
28th April 1973. Final score, Chelsea 1 - Manchester United - 0
Picture shows Bobby Charlton finishes his last ever game for Manchester United.
This was the last ever game Bobby Charlton played for Manchester United. He played 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals. A record that Ryan Giggs later broke in 2008 with a goal in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Picture taken 28th April 1973

Monte Fresco OBE and Peter Cook
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
73-3432

Media ID 21842122

© Mirrorpix

Bobby Charlton Chelsea Finale Last Game Manchester United Media Photographers Press Press Pack Salute Soccer Stamford Bridge 1973

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Manchester > Manchester

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> Popular Themes > Chelsea

> Sport > Football > Soccer > Manchester United

> Sport > Sports Stars > Sir Bobby Charlton

EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing a historic moment in football history, this print showcases the intense match between Chelsea and Manchester United on 28th April 1973. The final score of the game was Chelsea 1 - Manchester United 0, but what made this match truly significant was that it marked the end of an era for one legendary player. Bobby Charlton, a true icon of Manchester United, bid farewell to his illustrious career with this game. With an impressive record of playing 758 times for the club and scoring a remarkable 249 goals, Charlton's contribution to Manchester United cannot be overstated. This photograph freezes in time the poignant moment as he finishes his last ever game for the team. Little did anyone know at that time that Ryan Giggs would later break Charlton's goal-scoring record in 2008 during the UEFA Champions League Final. Taken by renowned photographers Monte Fresco OBE and Peter Cook, this image captures not only a thrilling sporting event but also pays tribute to one of football's greatest legends. As media professionals captured every angle from their press pack positions at Stamford Bridge, they immortalized Charlton's salute to his adoring fans who had supported him throughout his incredible career. This print is a treasure trove for any football enthusiast or collector seeking to relive iconic moments from the past.

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