He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
Sir Robert Charlton (born 11 October 1937) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer; however, he went on to turn professional in October 1954. Charlton became one of the famed Busby Babes, the collection of talented footballers who emerged through the system at Old Trafford in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as Matt Busby set about a long-term plan of rebuilding the club after the Second World War.
Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer; however, he went on to turn professional in October 1954. Charlton became one of the famed Busby Babes, the collection of talented footballers who emerged through the system at Old Trafford in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as Matt Busby set about a long-term plan of rebuilding the club after the Second World War.
His elder brother, Jack, initially worked as a miner before applying to the police, only to also become a professional footballer with Leeds United. ==Club career== On 9 February 1953, then a Bedlington Grammar School pupil, Charlton was spotted playing for East Northumberland schools by Manchester United chief scout Joe Armstrong.
Charlton went on to play for England Schoolboys and the 15-year-old signed with United on 1 January 1953, along with Wilf McGuinness, also aged 15.
Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer; however, he went on to turn professional in October 1954. Charlton became one of the famed Busby Babes, the collection of talented footballers who emerged through the system at Old Trafford in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as Matt Busby set about a long-term plan of rebuilding the club after the Second World War.
His elder brother Jack, who was also in the World Cup-winning team, was a former defender for Leeds United and international manager. Born in Ashington, Northumberland, Charlton made his debut for the Manchester United first-team in 1956, and over the next two seasons gained a regular place in the team, during which time he survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 after being rescued by Harry Gregg.
He worked his way through the pecking order of teams, scoring regularly for the youth and reserve sides before he was handed his first team debut against Charlton Athletic in October 1956.
United won the league championship but were denied the 20th century's first "double" when they controversially lost the 1957 FA Cup Final to Aston Villa.
His elder brother Jack, who was also in the World Cup-winning team, was a former defender for Leeds United and international manager. Born in Ashington, Northumberland, Charlton made his debut for the Manchester United first-team in 1956, and over the next two seasons gained a regular place in the team, during which time he survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 after being rescued by Harry Gregg.
He arrived back in England on 14 February 1958, eight days after the crash.
England lost that game 5–0 and Charlton played poorly. ===1958 World Cup=== Charlton was selected for the squad which competed at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, but he did not play. In 1959 he scored a [as England demolished the
England lost that game 5–0 and Charlton played poorly. ===1958 World Cup=== Charlton was selected for the squad which competed at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, but he did not play. In 1959 he scored a [as England demolished the
Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer; however, he went on to turn professional in October 1954. Charlton became one of the famed Busby Babes, the collection of talented footballers who emerged through the system at Old Trafford in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as Matt Busby set about a long-term plan of rebuilding the club after the Second World War.
He was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970), though did not play in the first.
However, his words could not inspire a side which was playing on a nation's goodwill and sentiment, and Nat Lofthouse scored twice to give Bolton Wanderers a 2–0 win. Further success with Manchester United came at last when they beat Leicester City 3–1 in the FA Cup final of 1963, with Charlton finally earning a winners' medal in his third final.
After helping United to win the Football League First Division in 1965, he won another First Division title with United in 1967.
Busby's post-Munich rebuilding programme continued to progress with two League championships within three seasons, with United taking the title in 1965 and 1967.
Considered as one of the best players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or.
He was cautioned only twice in his career; once against Argentina in the 1966 World Cup, and once in a league match against Chelsea.
He was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970), though did not play in the first.
After helping United to win the Football League First Division in 1965, he won another First Division title with United in 1967.
Busby's post-Munich rebuilding programme continued to progress with two League championships within three seasons, with United taking the title in 1965 and 1967.
In 1968, he captained the Manchester United team that won the European Cup, scoring two goals in the final to help them become the first English club to win the competition.
A successful (though trophyless) season with Manchester United had seen him take the honours of Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and European Footballer of the Year into the competition. Manchester United reached the 1968 European Cup Final, ten seasons after Munich.
He was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970), though did not play in the first.
At the time of his retirement from the England team in 1970, he was the nation's most capped player, having turned out 106 times at the highest level.
On a highly emotional night at Wembley, Charlton scored twice in a 4–1 win after extra time against Benfica and, as United captain, lifted the trophy. During the early 1970s Manchester United were no longer competing among the top teams in England, and at several stages were battling against relegation.
Charlton left Manchester United at the end of the 1972–73 season, having scored 249 goals and set a club record of 758 appearances, a record which Ryan Giggs broke in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final. His last game for Manchester United was against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 28 April 1973, and before the game the BBC cameras for Match of the Day captured the Chelsea chairman handing him a commemorative cigarette case.
(As of November 2019, this record had been surpassed by six players.) Charlton was both Manchester United's and England's long-time record goalscorer, and United's long-time record appearance maker, as well as briefly England's, until Bobby Moore overtook his 106 caps in 1973.
He is also the second-highest goalscorer for England, after his record of 49 goals which was held until 2015 was again surpassed by Rooney. He left Manchester United to become manager of Preston North End for the 1973–74 season.
Charlton left Manchester United at the end of the 1972–73 season, having scored 249 goals and set a club record of 758 appearances, a record which Ryan Giggs broke in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final. His last game for Manchester United was against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 28 April 1973, and before the game the BBC cameras for Match of the Day captured the Chelsea chairman handing him a commemorative cigarette case.
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
His appearance record of 758 for United took until 2008 to be beaten, when Ryan Giggs did so in that year's Champions League final.
Charlton left Manchester United at the end of the 1972–73 season, having scored 249 goals and set a club record of 758 appearances, a record which Ryan Giggs broke in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final. His last game for Manchester United was against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 28 April 1973, and before the game the BBC cameras for Match of the Day captured the Chelsea chairman handing him a commemorative cigarette case.
He is also the second-highest goalscorer for England, after his record of 49 goals which was held until 2015 was again surpassed by Rooney. He left Manchester United to become manager of Preston North End for the 1973–74 season.
With 249 goals, he is currently United's second-highest all-time goalscorer, after his record was surpassed by Wayne Rooney in 2017.
(As of November 2019, this record had been surpassed by six players.) Charlton was both Manchester United's and England's long-time record goalscorer, and United's long-time record appearance maker, as well as briefly England's, until Bobby Moore overtook his 106 caps in 1973.
He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic, then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984 and remains one as of the 2020–21 season. ==Early life== Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland, England on 11 October 1937 to coal miner Robert "Bob" Charlton (24 May 1909-April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen "Cissie" Charlton (née Milburn) (11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996).
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