A statement from Manchester United called Charlton one of the club’s “greatest and most beloved players.” It was revealed in November 2020 that Charlton had dementia.
One of the best-loved players in the English game, Charlton was famed for his bullet shot and relentless goal scoring, despite not playing as a traditional striker.
He was England’s top scorer, with 49 goals, for 45 years, until Wayne Rooney beat the mark in September 2015.
Charlton was also Manchester United’s top scorer for decades, with 249 goals from 758 appearances over 17 years, until Rooney surpassed that figure, too, in January 2017.
Charlton, who was dragged from the wreckage by a teammate, was 21 at the time.
Persons:
Bobby Charlton, Charlton, Wayne Rooney, Rooney, Charlton’s
Organizations:
England, Manchester United, Charlton, Manchester United’s, Red Star Belgrade
Locations:
Munich