By Chris Wright
On this day in 1946, one George Best was born in Belfast and a footballing icon was bequeathed unto the world. Happy 66th George!
As seen here in these brilliant archive photos from his late 60s/early 70s pomp, the man defined footballing cool up until it all sadly caught up with and duly got the better of him in later life (click any image for the full-size version)…
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Photos: PA