Bobby Moore

This article is about the English international footballer. For other people, seeBobby Moore (disambiguation).

Robert Frederick Chelsea MooreOBE(12 April 1941 – 24 February 1993) was an English professionalfootballer.HecaptainedWest Ham Unitedfor more than ten years, and was the captain of theEngland national teamthat won the1966 FIFA World Cup.He is widely regarded as one of the greatestdefendersin the history of football, and was cited byPeléas the greatest defender he had ever played against.Moore is sometimes considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.

Bobby Moore
OBE

Moore in 1969
Personal information
Full name	Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore
Date of birth	(1941-04-12)12 April 1941
Place of birth	Barking,Essex,England
Date of death	24 February 1993(1993-02-24)(aged 51)
Place of death	Putney,London,England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Barking
1956–1958	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1958–1974	West Ham United	544	(24)
1974–1977	Fulham	124	(1)
1976	→San Antonio Thunder(loan)	24	(1)
1978	Seattle Sounders	7	(0)
1978	Herning Fremad	9	(0)
1981	Eastern	0	(0)
1983	Carolina Lightnin'	8	(0)
Total		716	(26)
International career
1960–1962	England U23	9	(2)
1962–1973	England	108	(2)
Managerial career
1980–1981	Oxford City
1982–1983	Eastern
1984–1986	Southend United
Medal record Men'sfootball RepresentingEngland FIFA World Cup Winner 1966 England UEFA European Championship 1968 Italy
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Widely regarded as West Ham's greatest ever player, Moore played more than 600 games for the club during a 16-year tenure, winning theFA Cupin1963–64and theUEFA Cup Winners' Cupin1964–65.During his time at the club, he won theFWA Footballer of the Yearin 1964 and theWest Ham Player of the Yearin 1961, 1963, 1968 and 1970. In August 2008, West Ham United officially retired his number 6 shirt, 15 years after his death.

Moore was made captain of England in 1964, at age 23, going on to lift theWorld Cup trophyin 1966. He won a total of 108capsfor his country, which at the time of his international retirement in 1973 was a national record. This record was later broken byPeter Shilton.Moore's total of 108 caps continued as a record for an outfield player until 28 March 2009, whenDavid Beckhamgained his 109th cap.Moore is a member of theWorld Team of the 20th Century.A national team icon, a bronze statue of Moore stands at the entrance toWembley Stadium.

A composedcentral defender,Moore was best known for his reading of the game and ability to anticipate opposition movements, thereby distancing himself from the image of the hard-tackling, high-jumping defender. Receiving theBBC Sports Personality of the Yearin 1966, he was the first footballer to win the award and he remained the only one for a further 24 years. Moore was given anOBEin the 1967New Year Honours List.He was made an inaugural inductee of theEnglish Football Hall of Famein 2002 in recognition of his impact on the English game as a player and in the same year he was named in the BBC's list of the100 Greatest Britons.

Football career

Early days

Moore's childhood home, 43 Waverley Gardens, Barking, London

Moore was born in Upney Hospital inBarking,Essex,on Saturday, 12 April 1941. He was the son of Robert E. Moore and Doris (née Buckle). He attended Westbury Primary School Barking thenTom Hood School,Leytonstone,playing football for both.

In 1956, Moore joinedWest Ham Unitedas a player and, after advancing through their youth set-up, he played his first game on 8 September 1958 againstManchester United.In putting on the number six shirt, he replaced his mentorMalcolm Allison,who was suffering fromtuberculosis.

At international level, Moore played for theEngland national youth team.The team reached theUEFA Youth Tournamentfinal in1958,and won the British Amateur Youth Championship that year.

AlongsideGeoff Hurst,both played in the 1959FA Youth Cupfinal team that lost toBlackburn Rovers(1–2 on aggregate), but both were also in the team that won the Southern Junior Floodlit Cup (1–0 vChelsea) later that year.Moore also playedcricketfor theEssexyouth team alongside Hurst.

Malcolm Allison never played another first team game for West Ham as Moore became a regular. A composedcentral defender,Moore was admired for his reading of the game and ability to anticipate opposition movements, thereby distancing himself from the image of the hard-tackling, high-jumping defender. Moore's ability to head the ball or keep up with the pace was average at best, but the way he read the game, marshalled his team and timed his tackles marked him out as world class. Moore was sent off once over the course of his West Ham career, for a foul onDave Wagstaffein the final moment of a match againstManchester Cityin November 1961. The referee had simultaneously blown his whistle for the offence and for full-time. Asred cardswere not issued at that time, the dismissal did not become apparent until after the match.

An England star, a European winner

In 1960, Moore earned a call up to theEngland Under-23squad. His form and impact on West Ham as a whole earned him a late call-up to thefull England squadbyWalter WinterbottomandThe Football Associationselection committee in 1962, when final preparations were being made for the summer'sWorld Cupfinals inChile.Moore was uncapped as he flew toSouth Americawith the rest of the squad, but made his début on 20 May 1962 in England's final pre-tournament friendly – a 4–0 win overPeruinLima.Also débuting that day wasTottenham HotspurdefenderMaurice Norman.Both proved so impressive that they stayed in the team for the whole of England's participation in the World Cup, which ended in defeat by eventual winnersBrazilin the quarter finals atViña del Mar.

Moore (left) and Czech midfielderJosef Masopustat the1963 England v Rest of the World matchat Wembley

On 29 May 1963, 22-year-old Moore captained his country for the first time in just his 12th appearance after the retirement ofJohnny Haynesand an injury to his successor,Jimmy Armfield.He was the youngest man ever to captain England at the highest level. England defeatedCzechoslovakia4–2 in the game and Armfield returned to the role of captain afterwards, but new coachAlf Ramseygave Moore the job permanently during a series of summer friendlies in 1964, organised because England had failed to reach the latter stages of theEuropean Championships.

1964 turned out to be quite an eventful year for Moore. As well as gaining the England captaincy, he lifted theFA Cupas West Ham defeatedPreston North End3–2 in the final atWembley,courtesy of a last-minute goal fromRonnie Boyce.On a personal level, Moore was also successfully treated fortesticular cancerand was named theFootball Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

The FA Cup success would become the first of three successful Wembley finals in as many years for Moore. In 1965, he lifted theEuropean Cup Winners Cupafter West Ham defeated1860 Munich2–0 in the final with both goals coming fromAlan Sealey.By now he was the first choice captain for England with 30 caps, and around whom Ramsey was building a team to prove correct his prediction that they would win the1966 World Cup.

1966 had a mixed start for Moore. In January, he scored his first England goal in a 1–1 draw withPolandatGoodison Park,but two months later captained West Ham to the final of theLeague Cup– in its last season before its transfer to Wembley as a one-off final – which they lost 5–3 onaggregatetoWest Bromwich Albion.For Moore, who had scored in the first leg, and his West Ham teammatesGeoff HurstandMartin Peters,considerable consolation lay ahead. Moore scored his second and ultimately final England goal in a friendly againstNorway,two weeks before the World Cup would begin.

1966 World Cup

Main article:1966 FIFA World Cup

Bobby Moore (far right) leading the England team out on to the pitch to play the1966 FIFA World Cup Finalagainst West Germany at Wembley Stadium

On the verge of his greatest triumph, details were released to the press in early 1966 that Moore wanted to leave West Ham. Moore had let his contract slip to termination, and only after the intervention ofSir Alf Ramseyand realisation he was technically ineligible to play, did he re-sign with West Ham to allow him to captain the England team of 1966. Ramsey had summoned West Ham managerRon Greenwoodto England's hotel and told the two of them to resolve their differences and get a contract signed up. Moore was the leader of theWorld Cup winning sideand established himself as a world-class player and sporting icon. With all their games at Wembley, England had got through their group with little trouble, they then beatArgentinain their quarter final and aEusébio-ledPortugalteam in the semi-finals.West Germanyawaited in the final.

The Queen presents the 1966World Cup trophyto England captain Moore

According to Geoff Hurst'sautobiography,England full backGeorge Cohenoverheard Ramsey talking to his coaching staff about the possibility of dropping Moore for the final and deploying the more battle-hardenedNorman Hunterin his place. However, eventually they settled on keeping the captain in the team. Moore had not been playing badly, nor had he given the impression that he had been distracted by his contract dispute prior to the competition. The only possible explanations were that the Germans had some rather fast attacking players, which could expose Moore's own lack of pace, and that Hunter – who was of a similar age to Moore but only had four caps – was the club partner of Moore's co-defender with England,Jack Charlton.

TheWorld Cup Sculpturefeaturing Moore with the World Cup trophy, on the shoulders ofGeoff HurstandRay Wilson,together withMartin Peters.(Location: Barking Road at the junction with Green Street, London E6).

In the final, England went 1–0 down throughHelmut Haller,but Moore's awareness and quick-thinking helped England to a swift equaliser. He was fouled byWolfgang Overathmidway inside the German half and, rather than remonstrate or head back into defence, he picked himself up quickly while looking ahead and delivered an instant free kick on to Hurst's head, in a movement practised at West Ham. Hurst scored.

The West Ham connection to England's biggest day became stronger when Peters scored to take England 2–1 up, but the Germans equalised in the final minute of normal time throughWolfgang Weber– as Moore appealed unsuccessfully for ahandballdecision – to take the match into extra time.

Ramsey was convinced the Germans were exhausted, and after Hurstscored a controversial and heavily debated goal,the game looked over. With seconds remaining, and England under the pressure of another German attack, the ball broke to Moore on the edge of his own penalty area. Teammates shouted at Moore to just get rid of the ball, but he calmly picked out the feet of Hurst40 yards (36 m)upfield, who scored to bring the score to 4–2.

Of many memorable images from that day, one is of Moore wiping his hands clean of mud and sweat on the velvet tablecloth before shaking the hand ofQueen Elizabeth IIas she presented him with theJules Rimet trophy(World Cup).The Guardianwrote "Moore is the calmest person in the stadium as he leads the England players up to the Royal Box".

As an icon

Bust of Moore in the entrance foyer of the stand bearing his name at West Ham'sBoleyn Ground

Moore became a national icon as a consequence of England's success, with he and the other two West Ham players taking the World Cup around the grounds which West Ham visited during the following domestic season. He was awarded the covetedBBC Sports Personality of the Yeartitle at the end of 1966, the first footballer to do so, and remaining the only one for a further 24 years.He was also given an OBE in the New Year Honours List.

Moore's image and popularity allowed him to start a number of business ventures, including a sports shop next to West Ham's ground,Upton Park,and he also appeared with his wife Tina, along with Peters and his wife Kathy, in a television advertisement for the pub industry, urging people to"Look in at the local".

He continued to play for West Ham and England, earning his 50th cap in a 5–1 win overWalesat the end of 1966 in a Home International match which also doubled up as a qualifier for the1968 European Championships.England ultimately reached the semi-finals (the tournament was just a four-team event) where they playedYugoslaviainFlorenceand lost 1–0. England, as champions, did not have to qualify for the next World Cup, and Moore remained the first name on Ramsey's team sheet, winning his 78th cap prior to the squad's flight toSouth Americafor a short period of altitude-acclimatisation, before going on to the finals inMexico.

1970

Further information:Bogotá Bracelet

The year 1970 was a bittersweet, mixed and eventful one for Moore. Retained as captain for the1970 World Cup,there was however heavy disruption to preparations when an attempt was made to implicate Moore in the theft of abraceletfrom a jeweller inBogotá,Colombia,where England were involved in a warm-up game. A young assistant had claimed that Moore had removed the bracelet from the hotel shop without paying for it. While Moore had been in the shop (having entered withBobby Charltonto look for a gift for Charlton's wife, Norma), no proof was offered to support the accusations. Moore was arrested and then released. He then travelled with the England team to play another match againstEcuadorinQuito.He played, winning his 80th cap, and England were 2–0 victors, but when the team plane stopped back in Colombia on the return to Mexico, Moore was detained and placed under four days ofhouse arrest.Diplomatic pressure, plus the obvious weakness of the evidence, eventually saw the case dropped entirely, and an exonerated Moore returned to Mexico to rejoin the squad and prepare for the World Cup. He received a guard of honour from his squad when he arrived at the team hotel.

By common consent, Bobby Moore's greatest game was the fabled1970 World Cup group match against Brazilin Guadalajara. To crown it all of course is "that tackle by Moore" celebrated in song [ "Three Lions"] and replayed a million times since. One hundred years from now when anyone asks what made Moore special, it will be the first piece of evidence.

—The Times,"Most famous tackle looked like Superman stopping a train".

Moore went on to play a leading role in England's progress through their group. On 2 June he captained England to a 1–0 victory against Romania. In the second game against favouritesBrazil,there was a defining moment for Moore when he tackledJairzinhowith such precision and cleanness that it has been described as the perfect tackle.It continues to be shown on television around the world.Brazil still won the game 1–0, but England progressed through the group. Moore swapped shirts withPeléafter the game.The shirt was displayed at theNational Football Museumin Manchester, courtesy of the Priory Collection.A 1–0 win over Czechoslovakia allowed England to finish second in the group and advance to the knockout stage.

At the Quarter Final stage, a rematch of the 1966 World Cup against West Germany, England took a 2–0 lead but lost 3–2 in extra time. At the end of the year, Moore was voted runner-up (behindGerd Müllerof West Germany) for the 1970European Footballer of the Yearaward.

Final years at the top

Moore as England's captain before a match against Switzerland

On 10 August 1970, Moore received an anonymous threat to kidnap his wife and hold her to a £10,000 ransom. This caused him to pull out of pre-season friendlies againstBristol CityandAFC Bournemouth.However, his services to West Ham were rewarded with a testimonial match againstCelticat the end of 1970.

Although Moore was seen as an icon and a perfect influence on the game, he was not without his faults or controversies. On 7 January 1971, he and three West Ham teammates,Jimmy Greaves,Brian DearandClyde Best,were all fined by West Ham manager Greenwood after going out drinking in a nightclub until the early hours of the morning prior to an FA Cup third round tie againstBlackpool.ThenightclubinBlackpoolwas owned by Moore's friend,boxerBrian London.West Ham lost the tie 4–0. They were all fined a week's wages. Blackpool were the bottom ofDivision oneat the time, and were relegated at the end of the season. Coincidentally, Moore was featured on TV as the subject onThis Is Your Lifethe night before.Brian Glanvillestated that it was not uncommon for Moore to drink heavily, but he was often seen training with West Ham the next day, working off thealcoholhe had consumed the night before.On 12 June 1972, he also played for theGreeksideOlympiacos,as their captain, in a friendly match against theBrazilianclubCorinthians.

Moore surpassed West Ham's appearances record in 1973 when he played for the club for the 509th time. Three days earlier, on 14 February 1973, he won his 100th cap for England in a comprehensive 5–0 win overScotlandatHampden ParkBy this stage, only Peters andAlan Ballfrom the 1966 squad were also still involved with the England team. Later the same year, Moore was exposed defensively byPolandin a qualifier for the1974 FIFA World CupinChorzów,deflecting a free kick past goalkeeperPeter Shiltonto put the home side ahead, and then losing possession toWlodzimierz Lubanski,who scored the second.

Moore's form had dipped enough for Ramsey to choose not to select him for the return game at Wembley which England had to win to qualify. Any other result would send Poland through. Being replaced byNorman Hunterin defence and Peters as the skipper for that match, Moore is understood to have asked Ramsey if this meant he was no longer required, to which Ramsey replied: "Of course not. I need you as my captain at the World Cup next year." It never happened, as England could only draw 1–1. During the Wembley match, Hunter attempted to make a tackle but instead trod on the ball and lost it, a similar error to Moore's lost possession in Chorzów, which allowed Poland to quickly counterattack and score thanks to Shilton's mistake. Allan Clarke equalised with a penalty, but England could not score again as goalkeeperJan Tomaszewskiblocked numerous English chances. Moore later told how he sat alongside Ramsey on the bench and kept urging him to make a substitution, but Ramsey was hesitant to do so. WhenKevin Hectorfinally did come on forMartin Chiversafter 85 minutes Moore could be seen on TV yanking down Hector's tracksuit bottoms while Ramsey sat immobile. Moore, later, said toDavid Miller"you could 'feel' the minutes escaping. I said to Alf, we need someone to go through the middle. He just nodded. We couldn't get Kevin out there quick enough. We almost threw him onto the pitch." Hunter was in an inconsolable state as he was led off the pitch by Harold Shepherdson, and by Moore, whose place in the side he had taken. England's failure to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup signalled the end of Ramsey's reign as national team manager when he was sacked six months later.

Moore won his 108th and final cap in the next game, a 1–0 friendly defeat toItalyon 14 November 1973. He became England's most capped player, beating Bobby Charlton's record by two appearances, and equalledBilly Wright's record of 90 appearances as captain.Peter Shilton,David BeckhamandSteven Gerrardhave since overtaken the caps record, but the joint captaincy record remains.

After West Ham and England

He could hardly run, couldn't turn, couldn't head a ball, and had no left foot. But he was the world's greatest defender. He had a better head on his shoulders than any of the others, and even though he was coming towards the end of his career when he joined Fulham, he was still a great player and a tremendous asset. I remember his first ever pass to me. It was very hard and to my right, so I had to turn sharply to reach it. I thought: 'He only passed the ball 15 yards, so why didn't he pass it to my feet?' But as I turned the player marking me was on my left side – so in fact Bobby had beaten him for me. That was the difference.

—John Mitchellon his Fulham teammate Bobby Moore.

Moore played his last game for West Ham in an FA Cup tie againstHereford Unitedin January 1974. He was injured in the match. On 14 March the same year, he left West Ham after more than 15 years, taking with him the club record for appearances (since overtaken byBilly Bonds) and the most international caps for an outfield player.

He joined London rivalsFulham,who were in theSecond Division,for £25,000. During Moore's first season there they defeated West Ham in a League Cup tie and then reached theFA Cup Finalwhere they faced West Ham again. This time Fulham lost the game, 2–0, and Moore made his final appearance at Wembley as a professional player.

Moore played his final professional game in England for Fulham on 14 May 1977 againstBlackburn Rovers.He played for two teams in theNorth American Soccer League–San Antonio Thunderin 1976 (24 games, 1 goal) andSeattle Soundersin 1978 (7 games). During 1976, there was also a final appearance on the international field for Team USA in games against Italy, Brazil and an England team captained byGerry Francis.This was theU.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament,which capitalised on NASL and more importantly England and Italy both failing to qualify for theEuropean Championships that year.

In April 1978, he signed as a professional player withDanishsideHerning Fremadto promote Danish football's new transition to professional football, playing 9 games for the club before he retired.In May 1978, he signed with Canadian side Edmonton Black Gold for a summer exhibition schedule, although he only joined the team six weeks later ahead of the June 23 match against Benfica.After Moore's second game with Edmonton against theSeattle Sounderson June 28, he was signed by the Sounders on July 7.

The following year, Moore played forHighgate-based clubCracoviafor a tour ofMalaysia.In 1983, Moore appeared in 8 games for the now-defunctCarolina Lightnin',after injuries left the club without cover.

Managerial career

Following Moore's retirement from playing professionally in 1978, Moore took up a coaching role atCrystal Palace.In 1980, Moore took up the managerial role atIsthmian LeaguesideOxford City,being assisted by former West Ham teammateHarry Redknapp.During Moore's time at Oxford City, he boosted the club's profile, bringing newfound media attention to the club, as well as signing the likes ofPhil BealandJohn Fraser.In 1981, Moore and Redknapp left Oxford City, being replaced byJohn Delaney.

Following Moore's time at Oxford City, the former England captain moved toHong Kong,to manageEastern,being appointed in August 1982, replacingPeter Wong.Moore had previously spent time at Eastern, playing the final 12 minutes in Eastern's 4–0Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shieldvictory againstHong Kong Rangersin December 1981. In January 1983, Moore recruitedTerry CochraneandAlan Ballto play for Eastern. Despite's Moore's new signings for the club, he left the club in March 1983.

He became manager of Southend United in 1984. In his first full season, 1984–85, Southend narrowly avoided having to apply for re-election to the Football League amid severe financial difficulties. However, the side was gradually rebuilt and in the 1985–86 season Southend started well and were in the promotion race until the new year before eventually finishing ninth. His successor,David Webbbuilt upon those foundations to win promotion the following year. Moore agreed to serve on the board of the club and held this role until his death.

Illness and death

Tributes to Bobby Moore outside the Boleyn Ground on 6 March 1993

Moore's first cancer was in 1964, two years before England's first World Cup win — a diagnosis oftesticular cancer,treated byorchidectomyof one; it had not spread.In April 1991, Moore underwent an operation for suspectedcolorectal cancer.At the time it was reported as an "emergency stomach operation".

On 14 February 1993, he announced he was suffering from colorectal cancer andliver cancer;by this time it had spread. Three days later he commentated on an England match againstSan Marinoat Wembley, alongside his friendJonathan Pearce.Moore attended a dinner after the match and made a presentation.That was to be his final public act; he died seven days later on 24 February, at 6:36 am.

Moore's grave in the Memorial Gardens, City of London Cemetery

He was the first member of the England World Cup winning side to die. Moore's funeral was held on 2 March 1993 atPutney Vale crematoriumand his ashes kept in the plot of his father, Robert Edward (died 1978) and his mother, Doris Joyce (died 1992) atCity of London Cemetery and Crematorium.

The first West Ham home game after his death was on 6 March 1993, againstWolverhampton Wanderers.The Boleyn Ground was awash with floral tributes, scarves and other football memorabilia from West Ham fans and those of other clubs. Fellow1966 World CupwinnersGeoff HurstandMartin Petersplaced a floral replica of a West Ham shirt, showing Moore's number, 6, on the back, on the centre spot before the game. West Ham rested the No. 6 for the game, with the regular No. 6,Ian Bishop,wearing No. 12. The game was won by West Ham 3–1:Trevor Morley,Julian DicksandMatty Holmesscored for West Ham,Steve Bullin reply.

West Ham and Wolves players line up for a minute's silence for Bobby Moore before their game at the Boleyn Ground on 6 March 1993

His former England teammate,Jack Charlton,on aBBCdocumentary of Moore's life in and outside of football,said of Moore's death:

Well, I only ever cried over two people,Billy Bremnerand Bob... [long pause] He was a lovely man.

On 28 June 1993, a public service was held inWestminster Abbey,attended by all the other members of the 1966 World Cup team. He was only the second sportsman to be so honoured, the first being West Indies cricketer SirFrank Worrell.

For many years he delighted supporters of West Ham and was a formidable opponent in the eyes of those against whom he played. But it is for his appearances for England — ninety of them as captain — that he will be chiefly remembered, and supremely for his captaincy of the World Cup team of 1966.

— Dean Of Westminster

Legacy

Thestatue of Bobby Mooreoutside the entrance toWembley Stadium

The Bobby Moore Fund is a charity in the United Kingdom, formed in 1993 by Stephanie Moore andCancer Research UK(CRUK) in memory of her late husband to raise money for research intobowel cancerand also public awareness of the disease.A campaign,Make Bobby Proudwas initiated in 2013 to fundraise. As of February 2013 the Bobby Moore Fund had raised £18.8m towards bowel cancer research.

In 1996,comediansFrank SkinnerandDavid Baddielused the line "But I still see that tackle by Moore" in thelyricsto their song "Three Lions",which was the England team's official song at the1996 European Championships,which was adopted by fans rather than the tournament's official song "We're In This Together" by Simply Red.It referred to the famous incident withJairzinhoin 1970, and was re-created by Baddiel, Skinner and Englandleft backStuart Pearcefor the video. It was written in the context of a list of great England moments of the past as proof that England could win a tournament again.

Moore was made an inaugural inductee of theEnglish Football Hall of Famein 2002 in recognition of his impact on the English game as a player. The same year he was named in the BBC's list of the100 Greatest Britons.In November 2003, to celebrateUEFA's Jubilee, he was selected as theGolden Playerof England byThe Football Associationas their most outstanding player of the past 50 years.

Waxwork of Moore atMadame Tussauds,London

On 28 April 2003,Prince Andrewas president ofThe Football Associationunveiled theWorld Cup Sculpture(also calledThe Champions) in a prominent place near the Boleyn Ground, at the junction of Barking Road and Green Street. It depicts Moore holding theJules Rimet Trophyaloft, on the shoulders ofGeoff HurstandRay Wilson,together withMartin Peters.The one and a half-size bronze was sculpted byPhilip Jacksonafter a famous photograph taken just after the 1966 final at the old Wembley. The south bank at West Ham's ground up until 2016, theBoleyn GroundinUpton Park,was named the Bobby Moore Stand shortly after Moore's death. When West Ham moved to theLondon Stadiumin 2016, a stand at the north end of the stadium was redesignated as the Bobby Moore Stand, and was officially opened as such before a pre-season friendly match against Italian sideJuventus.The Moore family was represented at the official opening ceremony by Moore's grandson, Frederick Moore-Hobbis.

West Ham fans display a mosaic of Moore and 6 as a tribute to Moore twenty years after his death

On Friday 11 May 2007, astatue of Bobby Moorewas unveiled by SirBobby Charltonoutside the entrance of the newly reconstructedWembley Stadiumas the "finishing touch" to the project, with the stadium officially opening on Saturday 19 May with the staging of the2007 FA Cup Final.The twice life-size bronze statue, also sculpted by Jackson, depicts Moore looking downWembley Way.

In August 2008, West Ham United officially retired the number 6 shirt as a mark of respect, 15 years after his death.

On 26 July 2016, Moore became the first footballer to be honoured with anEnglish HeritageBlue Plaqueoutside his home. The plaque was unveiled on a brick wall at Moore's childhood home in Waverley Gardens, Barking in a ceremony attended by his daughter, Roberta. In April 2017 airlineNorwegianannounced Moore's image would appear on the tail fin one of theirBoeing 737-800aircraft.Moore is one of the company's six "British tail fin heroes", joining Queen frontmanFreddie Mercury,children's authorRoald Dahl,pioneering pilotAmy Johnson,novelistJane Austenand aviation entrepreneurFreddie Laker.In 2018, Moore was added as an icon to the Ultimate Team inEA Sports'FIFAvideo gameFIFA 19.

The Bobby Moore Academy primary and secondary schools are located in theQueen Elizabeth Olympic Parkin Newham near to the London Stadium and were founded in 2017.The Academy has access to facilities at the Park in addition to links to West Ham United, and will have 1,500 student places at full capacity.

Personal life

Moore was a talented juniorcricketer,captaining South of England schoolboys and representingEssexyouth team, alongside long term footballing teammate,Geoff Hurst.

Moore met his first wife, Tina, in 1957. They married on 30 June 1962.They lived in a house inChigwell, Essex,that they called "Morlands".They had a daughter, Roberta, and a son, Dean.

They separated in 1984,and divorced in 1986.A relationship developed with Stephanie Parlane (eight years his junior)—they married on 4 December 1991 but Moore died on 24 February 1993,14+1⁄2months later.

Moore was fined £150 and banned from driving for 12 months for drink-driving on 12 April 1977, following his 36th birthday celebrations inStratford.On 15 December 1983, he was arrested in Biggleswade,Bedfordshireand banned from driving for three years and subsequently fined £175 for drink-driving on 11 January 1984.

Moore publicly supportedMargaret Thatcherat the1979 general election.

Moore was Sports Editor of theSunday Sportfrom 1986 to 1990and then joined London radio stationCapital Goldas a football analyst and commentator in 1990, a position he held until shortly before his death.

His life after football was eventful and difficult, with poor business dealings and his marriage ending. Moore's supporters said thatThe Football Associationcould have given a role to him, as the onlyEnglishmanto captain aFIFA World Cupwinning team or given him an ambassadorial role.

His son, Dean, died, aged 43, in his flat on 28 July 2011, attributed to a medical condition and natural causes.

Quotes

• "My captain, my leader, my right-hand man. He was the spirit and the heartbeat of the team. A cool, calculating footballer I could trust with my life. He was the supreme professional, the best I ever worked with. Without him England would never have won the World Cup."Alf Ramsey*
• "He was my friend as well as the greatest defender I ever played against. The world has lost one of its greatest football players and an honourable gentleman."Pelé
• "Bobby Moore was a real gentleman and a true friend."Franz Beckenbauer
• "Moore was the best defender I have ever seen."Sir Alex Ferguson
• "Bobby Moore was the best defender in the history of the game" Franz Beckenbauer
• "There should be a law against him. He knows what's happening 20 minutes before everyone else."Jock Stein
• "Ask me to talk about Bobby Moore the footballer and I will talk for days. Ask me about the man and I will dry up in a minute."Ron Greenwood
• "Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. First Englishman to raise the World Cup aloft. Favourite son of London's East End. Finest legend of West Ham United. National Treasure. Master of Wembley. Lord of the game. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time." Inscription on the pedestal of thestatue at Wembley Stadium.
• "Bobby could thread an attacker through the eye of a needle. A gentleman and a scholar. Lovely stuff."Garth Crooks

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Ham United	1958–59	First Division	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0
	1959–60		13	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	15	0
	1960–61		38	1	2	0	2	1	—		42	2
	1961–62		41	3	1	0	2	0	—		44	3
	1962–63		41	3	5	0	1	0	—		47	3
	1963–64		37	2	7	0	6	0	—		50	2
	1964–65		28	1	0	0	0	0	8	0	35	1
	1965–66		37	0	4	0	9	2	6	0	56	2
	1966–67		40	2	2	0	6	0	—		48	2
	1967–68		40	4	3	0	3	0	—		46	4
	1968–69		41	2	3	0	3	0	—		47	2
	1969–70		40	0	1	0	2	0	—		43	0
	1970–71		39	2	1	0	2	0	—		42	2
	1971–72		40	1	4	0	10	0	—		54	1
	1972–73		42	3	2	0	2	0	—		46	3
	1973–74		22	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	24	0
	Total		544	24	36	0	49	3	18	0	647	27
Fulham	1973–74	Second Division	10	1	—		—		—		10	1
	1974–75		41	0	12	0	3	0	—		54	0
	1975–76		33	0	1	0	3	0	—		37	0
	1976–77		40	0	2	0	5	0	—		47	0
	Total		124	1	15	0	11	0	—		148	1
Career total			668	25	51	0	60	3	18	0	795	28

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
England	1962	8	0
	1963	9	0
	1964	9	0
	1965	9	0
	1966	15	2
	1967	6	0
	1968	9	0
	1969	9	0
	1970	11	0
	1971	7	0
	1972	6	0
	1973	10	0
Total		108	2

Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Moore goal.

List of international goals scored by Bobby Moore

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	5 January 1966	Goodison Park,Liverpool,England	Poland		1–1	Friendly
2	29 June 1966	Ullevaal Stadion,Oslo,Norway	Norway		6–1	Friendly

Honours

Player

West Ham United

• FA Cup:1963–64
• FA Charity Shield:1964
• European Cup Winners' Cup:1964–65

Fulham

• FA Cup runner-up:1974–75

Eastern

• Hong Kong Senior Shield:1981–82

England

• FIFA World Cup:1966
• UEFA Eurothird place:1968
• British Home Championship:
  • Winners:1964–65,1965–66,1967–68,1968–69,1970–71,1972–73
  • Shared:1963–64,1969–70,1971–72

Individual

• Ballon d'Orrunner-up:1970
• FWA Footballer of the Year:1964
• West Ham Player of the Year:1961, 1963, 1968, 1970
• FUWO European Team of the Year:1965,1966,1967,1969,1970,1972
• FIFA World Cup All-Star Team:1966
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year:1966
• Officer of the Order of the British Empire:1967
• UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament:1968
• World SoccerWorld XI: 1968, 1969,1971, 1972, 1973
• Rothmans Golden Boots Awards:1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
• Sport Ideal European XI:1971,1972
• Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame:2002
• UEFA Jubilee Awards– Greatest English Footballer of the last 50 Years (Golden Player): 2003
• FIFA World Cup All-Time Team:1994
• FIFA Order of Merit:1996
• World Team of the 20th Century:1998
• Number6retired byWest Ham:2008 (posthumous)
• World SoccerGreatest XI of All Time: 2013
• 100 Greatest Britons:2002
• Football League 100 Legends
• IFFHS All-time Men's B Dream Team:2021

In film and television

Moore appeared in the 1981 filmEscape to Victory,as Terry Brady, and incameo roles,as himself, in several episodes ofTill Death Do Us Part,including one of its spin-off filmsThe Alf Garnett Saga.

Tina and Bobby,a television drama series about Tina and Bobby Moore's relationship, was broadcast onITVin January 2017, and repeated in August 2020 and June 2021. The part of Bobby Moore is played by Lorne MacFadyen.

See also

• List of footballers with 100 or more caps

Bibliography

• Hamilton, Duncan (2023).Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup.United Kingdom: Quercus Publishing.ISBN9781529419986.

External links

• Burial site of Bobby Moore
• Hall of Fame Profileat theNational Football Museum
• Bobby Moore OnlineArchived20 December 2008 at theWayback Machine
• The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK Official Site
• Bobby Moore: Captain, Leader, Legend.
• "Bobby Moore".Barry Hugman's Footballers.
• Bobby Mooreat Englandstats.com