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Originally Posted by snappit
Interesting stuff and good to see a thread like this on an American forum. Agree, you can't really leave George Best of a list of the best ever. Overlooked really, as coming from Northern Ireland he never got the chance to play on the world stage. That and his alcohol problems, he died far too young. Probably one of the most naturally gifted players I've seen.
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Best was one of the greatest ever. When asked what he did with all the money he earned he said "I spent 90% of it on women, booze and fast cars. The rest I just pissed away." What a character.
Sadly, his lifestyle shortened his career and life.
