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Jack Charlton
John Charlton was an English professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-back for Leeds United. He was part of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup and managed the Republic of Ireland national team from 1986 to 1996, taking them to two World Cups and one European Championship. He was given Irish citizenship in 1996. He was the elder brother of Manchester United forw…
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sports · English footballer and manager (1935–2020) · association football player · autobiographer · association football coach · association football national coach · also Jack Charlton, John Charlton, Jackie Charlton, Charlton
Born 8 May 1935 · Died 10 July 2020 · Q313674
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2026· 9 entries
“Nothing is given to you. Whatever you do, you've got to work for it and earn it.”
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“There are some things/events that are impossible, like an encounter of mountains, but there is always a chance for people to meet. or Once can always find a possibility for revenge.”
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“Starting properly ensures the speedy completion of a process. A – beginning is often blocked by one or more obstacles (potential barriers) the removal of which may ensure the smooth course of the process.”
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“the way we achieved that success made me feel uncomfortable”
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Mshale: Jack Charlton Talks About Ronnie Whelan Emily Deschanel (vPUKnswECq)
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Public attention spiked: 3,546 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 1,111, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 5,124 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.6× the usual 1,111, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 6,622 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6× the usual 1,111, with 0 article edits.
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2020· 6 entries
Irish Central: Ireland pays its final respects to Jack Charlton on day of his funeral
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Irish Central: Jack Charlton, Ireland’s favorite Englishman, was a legend to Irish Americans too
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Reuters: Factbox: Reaction to death of England great Jack Charlton
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Fox News: Jack Charlton, member of England's 1966 World Cup team, dead at 85
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Died 2020-07-10.
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Fans gathered at the roundabout to recreate the moment and pay their respects to the past manager
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2013· 1 entry
“You have to be the one to fight for your rights.”
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2007· 3 entries
Won award: PFA Team of the Century (1907–1976) (2007).
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“In the absence of the person in authority those under his control will often neglect the duties/rules imposed on them.”
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“Small organizations or insignificant people tend to be swallowed up or destroyed by those that are greater and more powerful.”
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2006· 1 entry
Leeds United supporters voted Charlton into the club's greatest XI
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2005· 2 entries
Won award: English Football Hall of Fame (2005).
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In recognition of his contribution to the English game
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1997· 1 entry
Was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Northumberland
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1996· 1 entry
Was awarded honorary Irish citizenship
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1994· 2 entries
Was made a Freeman of the city of Dublin, and was given an Honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D
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By Lord Mayor Tomás Mac Giolla, the first Englishman to be given the honour since 1854
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1993· 1 entry
Won award: Philips Sports Manager of the Year (1993).
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1989· 1 entry
Won award: Philips Sports Manager of the Year (1989).
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1988· 1 entry
Won award: Philips Sports Manager of the Year (1988).
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1987· 1 entry
Won award: Philips Sports Manager of the Year (1987).
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1986· 1 entry
Won: Iceland Triangular Tournament with Republic of Ireland (1986).
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1980· 1 entry
Won: Football League Third Division third-place promotion with Sheffield Wednesday (1979–80).
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1977· 1 entry
Joined Sheffield Weds in 1977.
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1976· 1 entry
Won: Anglo-Scottish Cup with Middlesbrough (1975–76).
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1974· 2 entries
Won: Football League Second Division with Middlesbrough (1973–74).
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Won award: English Manager of the Year winner (1974).
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1973· 1 entry
Joined Middlesbrough in 1973.
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1972· 3 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Leeds (1971-1972).
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Won: FA Cup with Leeds United (1971–72).
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And 1996, and chose to take with him The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, the Encyclopaedia of How to Survive, a spyglass, and a fishing rod
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1971· 1 entry
Won: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup with Leeds United (1970–71).
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1970· 1 entry
Runner-up: FA Cup with Leeds United (1969–70).
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1969· 6 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Leeds (1969).
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Won the English Championship with Leeds (1968-1969).
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Won: Football League First Division with Leeds United (1968–69).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Leeds United (1969).
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Won: British Home Championship with England (1968–69).
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Helping England to a memorable 5–0 win over France and scoring in a 1–0 win over Portugal from a corner taken by his brother Bobby
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1968· 5 entries
Won the English Football League Cup with Leeds (1967-1968).
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Won: British Home Championship with England (1967–68).
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Third place: UEFA European Championship with England (1968).
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Won: Football League Cup with Leeds United (1967–68).
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Won: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup with Leeds United (1967–68).
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1967· 2 entries
Won award: FWA Footballer of the Year (1967).
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Won award: FUWO European Team of the Season (1967).
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1966· 4 entries
Won: British Home Championship with England (1965–66).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with England (1966).
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Won award: FUWO European Team of the Season (1966).
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And helped England finish third in Euro 1968 and win four British Home Championship tournaments
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1965· 5 entries
Won: British Home Championship with England (1964–65).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Leeds United (1964–65).
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Played for England men's national association football team (1965–1970) — 35 appearances, 6 goals.
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The final one being a 2–0 win over Spain at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
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Joined England in 1965.
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1964· 2 entries
Won the English Football League 1 with Leeds (1963-1964).
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Won: Football League Second Division with Leeds United (1963–64).
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1959· 1 entry
They had three children: John (born in January 1959), Deborah (born 1961) and Peter, who was born just after Charlton senior played in the 1966 World Cup final.
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1958· 1 entry
And Willis Edwards and then Bill Lambton took charge in the 1958–59 season as Leeds finished nine points above the relegation zone
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1952· 2 entries
Joined Leeds in 1952.
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Played for Leeds United F.C. (1952–1973) — 629 appearances, 70 goals.
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1950· 1 entry
Joined Leeds in 1950.
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1935· 2 entries
Born 1935-05-08.
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“For various reasons good advice or a genuine warning is often disregarded or considered of no importance.”
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