Sir Matt Busby’s funeral

Title

Sir Matt Busby’s funeral

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:47

Description

Report on the funeral of Manchester United football player and manager Sir Matt Busby, who was in attendance and fans paying tribute as the hearse passed. Includes excerpt of sermon by the Bishop of Salford, Patrick Altham Kelly, on meeting Busby; and tribute at service by artist and long term friend, Harold Riley. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Patrick Altham Kelly; Harold Riley

Keywords

Association football; Funerals; Manchester United Football Club; Matt Busby; Salford

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