Tag Archive | #GeorgeBest
…pound for pound (Sterling money, that is) what would Georgie Best in his prime be worth today on a football field?
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…by accident, I discovered the following chart on comparative salaries (called wages, back when) for professional soccer players… have a wee look: FOOTBALLERS’ WAGES HISTORY 1. Jimmy Hill (Fulham,1953) – £20 per week. 2. Johnny Haynes (Fulham,1961) – £100 per week. 3. George Best (Manchester United,1968) – £1000 per week.…
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