Bobby Charlton's Childhood Bible

Inscribed by Charlton, and featuring some of his earliest-known signatures

Bobby Charlton (1937 - 2023) was an English footballer, regarded as one of the greatest players in history. His career saw him win the World Cup, the European Cup, the English league title, the F.A Cup and the Ballon d'Or award.

Charlton was one of the survivors of the 1958 Munich Air disaster, in which 23 people - including 8 of his young Manchester Utd team mates - were tragically killed.

Charlton held the goalscoring record for both England and Manchester United for over 40 years, and was one of the sports most beloved and respected ambassadors.

A Bible owned by Bobby Charlton as a schoolboy, circa 1950 - 1953, as he attended Bedlington Grammar School.

Charlton was spotted playing for his local school team by Manchester United scout Joe Armstrong in February 1953, and signed his first contract with the club in 1954.