When Stanley Matthews was named a knight of the realm in the 1965 New Year’s Honours List, he made history. Sir Stanley became the first professional footballer to achieve a knighthood while still playing, and to this day remains the only player ever to have done so. Matthews
sad

On This Day In 1965: Arise Sir Stanley Matthews, Professional Football’s First All-Action Knight

#Blackpool, #News, #Retro, #StanleyMatthews, #StokeCity #Blackpool, #Retro, #StokeCity