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The remarkable autobiography of England's greatest living footballer
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description
Tom Finney personifies a vanished golden era of football, playing his entire career under the maximum wage and never wavering in his loyalty to Preston North End. A true gentleman of the game, who is still justifiably idolised more than 40 years since he retired from football, Finney recalls the highs and lows of his marvellous career with a warmth and affection that will appeal to all who read his story. But Finney's life has been about much more than football, and he writes movingly about his current role as full-time carer to his beloved wife, Elsie.
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Paperback edition of this autobiography of one of England's greatest ever footballers. A notably old-fashioned player who remained loyal to one club, Preston North End, for his entire career. 24pp b/w illus.
Author Biography
Sir Tom Finney played his entire career, from 1946-1960, at Preston North End, scoring 187 goals in 433 league appearances. He was the first player to be twice named Footballer of the Year and won 76 caps for England, scoring 30 goals. He was knighted in 1998.
Review
The long-delayed, definitive autobiography of the most honourable man who has ever played sport for England at anything - Ian Wooldridge, Daily MailHis humility shines through this warm, nostalgic book ... This book represents a huge thank-you to whichever deity gave him such a rare talent - Chris Maume, Independent
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The remarkable autobiography of England's greatest living footballer
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Tom Finney personifies a vanished golden era of football, playing his entire career under the maximum wage and never wavering in his loyalty to Preston North End. A true gentleman of the game, who is still justifiably idolised more than 40 years since he retired from football, Finney recalls the highs and lows of his marvellous career with a warmth and affection that will appeal to all who read his story. But Finney's life has been about much more than football, and he writes movingly about his current role as full-time carer to his beloved wife, Elsie.
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'The long-delayed, definitive autobiography of the most honourable man who has ever played sport for England at anything'
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The remarkable autobiography of England's greatest living footballer
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Published in the lead-up to Fathers Day and the European Championships - two key periods for the book's sales
Details ISBN075531106X Author Tom Finney Pages 448 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2004 ISBN-10 075531106X ISBN-13 9780755311064 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-06-07 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.334092 Media Book Illustrations 24pp b/w photos Short Title Tom Finney Language English Subtitle My Autobiography UK Release Date 2004-06-07 Audience General NZ Release Date 2004-07-14 AU Release Date 2004-07-14 We've got this
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