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A Tribute to George Best Trivia Quiz

George Best was arguably the greatest soccer player the world had ever seen. On 25th November 2005, George Best passed away. This quiz was created in his memory.

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,451

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. George Best began life on 22nd May, 1946. Where was he born? Hint

Dublin

Glentoran

Waterford

Belfast

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1963, at the age of just 17 years old, George Best made his Manchester United debut. Against which team was this against? Hint

West Bromwich Albion

Charlton Athletic

Leicester City

Newcastle United

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times did George Best play for Northern Ireland? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which season did George Best win his first championship medal for Manchester United? Hint

1966-67

1965-66

1964-65

1963-64

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these did George Best achieve during a game against Northampton Town in 1970? Hint

Scored from the halfway line

Played with a broken leg

Scored six goals

Played in goal

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Question 6 of 10

6. When George Best was offered a trial by Manchester United, who was the fellow Irishman that came over to Old Trafford with him? Hint

Brian Kilgannon

John Fitzpatrick

Eric McMordie

Michael McMurray

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Question 7 of 10

7. George Best scored for Manchester United in the 1968 European Cup final.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which American team did George Best first play for? Hint

New York Cosmos

Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Los Angeles Aztecs

San Jose Earthquakes

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many League appearances did George Best make for Manchester United? Hint

381

361

341

321

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Question 10 of 10

10. George Best battled an alcoholism addiction throughout his life, and was once sent to prison for driving under the influence. What was his sentence? Hint

Five Months

Four Months

Three months

Two Months

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George Best began life on 22nd May, 1946. Where was he born?

Answer: Belfast

Best was survived by five siblings, being sisters Carol, Grace, Julie and Barbara, along with brother, Ian. George also had one son, Callum, with Angie Best, whom he was married to between 1978-84.

2. In 1963, at the age of just 17 years old, George Best made his Manchester United debut. Against which team was this against?

Answer: West Bromwich Albion

Best played his part in a 1-0 home win over West Brom on 14th September, 1963. Just two weeks later, Best scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 hammering of Burnley. He would play a total of 26 games for Manchester United during the 1963-64 season.

3. How many times did George Best play for Northern Ireland?

Answer: 37

Sadly, the world never knew the true potential of George Best, as Northern Ireland didn't qualify for the World Cup during his time as a player. Best scored 10 times for his country.

4. In which season did George Best win his first championship medal for Manchester United?

Answer: 1964-65

United took the title on goal average, beating Leeds United into second place. Both teams had amassed 61 points, but Manchester United scored six more goals than Leeds. Best would go on to achieve just one more title success with United, two years later.

5. Which of these did George Best achieve during a game against Northampton Town in 1970?

Answer: Scored six goals

Manchester United trounced Northampton 8-2 on 8th February, 1970. Best's six goals in that game saw him set Manchester United's record for the most goals in one game by a single player.

6. When George Best was offered a trial by Manchester United, who was the fellow Irishman that came over to Old Trafford with him?

Answer: Eric McMordie

While Best was offered a contract with United, McMordie stayed home, but eventually signed for Middlesbrough in 1964. The two would play together for Northern Ireland.

7. George Best scored for Manchester United in the 1968 European Cup final.

Answer: True

United won the game 4-1 at Wembley Stadium, against Benfica. Bobby Charlton was on the scoresheet twice, along with Best, and a 19-year old Brian Kidd. Best also became the European Player of the Year in 1968.

8. Which American team did George Best first play for?

Answer: Los Angeles Aztecs

Best played for the Aztecs between 1976-78, the Strikers between 1978-79, and the Earthquakes between 1980-81. Best also played for Stockport County, Fulham, Bournemouth, and Hibernian, to name a few.

9. How many League appearances did George Best make for Manchester United?

Answer: 361

From his debut in 1963, to his final game in a 3-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers in 1974, Best captivated the hearts of Manchester United supporters with his skill.

10. George Best battled an alcoholism addiction throughout his life, and was once sent to prison for driving under the influence. What was his sentence?

Answer: Three months

His playing brought crowds in their thousands,
His antics attack from the press,
But they still had to bow down in tribute,
and acknowledge true genius,
George Best.

George Best: 22nd May, 1946-25th November, 2005.

Source: Author silverginger

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