Death of Bobby Moore

Title

Death of Bobby Moore

Genre

Interview; Tribute; Obituary; News bulletin

TX Date

25 Feb 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:09

Description

Philip Cottrell reads the 1800 IRN news bulletin on the death from cancer of 51-year-old footballer Bobby Moore, who in 1966 led England to its only World Cup victory. Includes John Anderson looking back on Moore’s character, West Ham career and 108 international caps for England. With extract from Moore archive interview on his cancer battle, and tribute from commentator Jimmy Hill on Moore’s humility as a gifted player.

Contributors

Bobby Moore; John Anderson; Jimmy Hill; Philip Cottrell

Keywords

Deaths; Sports competitions; Association football; Football players; England (football team); West Ham; Bobby Moore

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