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Nobby Stiles, World Cup winner with England in 1966, dies aged 78
• The ‘toothless Tiger’ was a skilful and creative midfielder
• Stiles won the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968 Nobby Stiles, one of England’s 1966 World Cup winning heroes, has died aged 78 after a long period with prostate cancer and advanced dementia. A European Cup winner with Manchester United in 1968, Stiles will be forever remembered for his victory jig at Wembley two years earlier, clutching the Jules Rimet trophy in one hand, the “Toothless Tiger’s” false teeth in the other. Continue reading... More... |
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