The Story of George Best
The Story of George Best - Historic Newspapers
The Story of George Best - Historic Newspapers
The Story of George Best - Historic Newspapers
The Story of George Best - Historic Newspapers
The Story of George Best - Historic Newspapers
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FOLLOW the story of George Best from 1946 to 2005, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive George Best’s rise as a teenage sensation in the early 1960s, the 1968 European Cup triumph, his off-field life and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
About this book

UNITED have battled through every tackle, every pass, every chance, and now … the whistle blows! Manchester United have won the European Cup for the first time! Charlton’s brace and Kidd’s decisive strike have sealed it. George Best, dazzling throughout the match, has left fans breathless with his dribbles and flair. From the streets of Belfast to the pinnacle of Europe!

Follow the story of George Best through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to his debut with Manchester United. This edition charts his career — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– George Best’s rise as a teenage sensation in the early 1960s
– His key role in winning two League titles for Manchester United
– The unforgettable 1968 European Cup triumph
– Being named European Footballer of the Year in 1968
– Insights into his off-field life and the challenges that affected his career
– Highlights from later seasons and his enduring legacy

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a United fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers watching him live — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of George Best’s history ready to be passed on. 

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 140+

Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The Story of George Best FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

Who would this football book make a great gift for?

Our football history books would make a great gift for any lover of the history of football. However, the each book is designed to appeal to fans of the individual football teams. They make a great keepsake to look back on again and again.

Are the pages real, or reproductions of newspapers?

The pages are scans of original newspaper pages. Every effort has been made to clean up scans to make them as clear as possible. In some instances there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual papers itself. 

What name can I enter in the personalisation?

Enter the name as you wish it to be printed on the book. You have a maximum of 13 characters for the first name and surname – which is optional. Please only use standard characters that may be part of someone's name. This include accents. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Does the book contain every newspaper article about the team?

If we included every article then the book would be too big to print. We have edited the book to include the most interesting articles about their victories, and defeats, to tell the the full story of the team's history.
Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake to treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.

Present your Present

Add a keepsake giftbox to ensure the gifting moment is extra special.

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