Harry Gregg
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About
Former goalkeeper for Manchester United and the Doncaster Rovers. He was a member of the Northern Ireland national team from 1954 to 1964 and became manager of teams such as Swansea City and Shrewsbury Town after retirement.
Before Fame
He began his professional career at age 20.
Trivia
He survived the Munich air disaster, earning the nickname "The Hero of Munich" for saving some of his teammates.
Family Life
He had six children over two marriages, first with Mavis Markham and then with Carolyn Maunders.
Associated With
He rescued Bobby Charlton from a burning plane during the 1958 Munich air disaster.
