Harry Gregg is a legend and a reluctant hero. Not only helping to get Bobby Charlton, Denis Violet and others clear of the burning wreck of the plane but also a Serbian pregnant Mother, and her toddler out of the carnage.
Unbelievably Harry and Bill Foulkes played two weeks later alongside youth and guest players
Harry had more tragedy to deal will just 3 years later when his young wife died of Cancer. A top goalkeeper who's own life transcended Football.
RIP Harry Gregg: you were a true Legend and a Hero.
Harry Gregg is a legend and a reluctant hero. Not only helping to get Bobby Charlton, Denis Violet and others clear of the burning wreck of the plane but also a Serbian pregnant Mother, and her toddler out of the carnage.
Unbelievably Harry and Bill Foulkes played two weeks later alongside youth and guest players
Harry had more tragedy to deal will just 3 years later when his young wife died of Cancer. A top goalkeeper who's own life transcended Football.
RIP Harry Gregg: you were a true Legend and a Hero.
I believe that Serbian woman was the mother of John Lukic (born a couple of years later).
Very talented goalkeeper, a fine human being by all accounts, and on that day a true hero.
Thoughts with his family and friends, and a special mention for Bobby Charlton who must be full of very deep emotions at the news.
Harry Gregg is a legend and a reluctant hero. Not only helping to get Bobby Charlton, Denis Violet and others clear of the burning wreck of the plane but also a Serbian pregnant Mother, and her toddler out of the carnage.
Unbelievably Harry and Bill Foulkes played two weeks later alongside youth and guest players
Harry had more tragedy to deal will just 3 years later when his young wife died of Cancer. A top goalkeeper who's own life transcended Football.
RIP Harry Gregg: you were a true Legend and a Hero.
I believe that Serbian woman was the mother of John Lukic (born a couple of years later).
Very talented goalkeeper, a fine human being by all accounts, and on that day a true hero.
Thoughts with his family and friends, and a special mention for Bobby Charlton who must be full of very deep emotions at the news.
Henry is correct. The mother was the wife of a Serbian Diplomat and their surname was Lukic. John Lukic was born 11/12/60 nearly two years after so wasn't the toddler or the unborn baby.
Henry is correct. The mother was the wife of a Serbian Diplomat and their surname was Lukic. John Lukic was born 11/12/60 nearly two years after so wasn't the toddler or the unborn baby.
I knew he wasn't the toddler or the unborn - the dates don't tally. But I believed the urban myth (until now!)
RIP Harry, top keeper. Unfortunately Duncan Edwards, who my father said was a fantastic player at only 21 years old, never survived the Munich air tragedy.
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Gregg rescued Bobby and others from the wreckage.
RIP Harry.
Very brave man Harry.
Sic transit gloria mundi.
RIP.......Harry.......RIP.
Not only helping to get Bobby Charlton, Denis Violet and others clear of the burning wreck of the plane but also a Serbian pregnant Mother, and her toddler out of the carnage.
Unbelievably Harry and Bill Foulkes played two weeks later alongside youth and guest players
Harry had more tragedy to deal will just 3 years later when his young wife died of Cancer. A top goalkeeper who's own life transcended Football.
RIP Harry Gregg: you were a true Legend and a Hero.
A brave man and a talented goalkeeper.
Very talented goalkeeper, a fine human being by all accounts, and on that day a true hero.
Thoughts with his family and friends, and a special mention for Bobby Charlton who must be full of very deep emotions at the news.
RIP Harry.
The mother was the wife of a Serbian Diplomat and their surname was Lukic.
John Lukic was born 11/12/60 nearly two years after so wasn't the toddler or the unborn baby.
NB not comparing them as players
Might interest some.