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06 / Northern Ireland · 1954–1964

Harry Gregg

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Northern Ireland
25
Goals · Northern Ireland
0
Life
1932–2020
Clubs
Doncaster Rovers, Manchester United, Stoke City
#6
Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Harry Gregg, a true hero of the Munich air disaster, was a fearless goalkeeper whose bravery and exceptional shot-stopping earned him legendary status at Manchester United and for Northern Ireland. Career record: 25 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Doncaster Rovers, Manchester United, Stoke City.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q546107

Career record

1952–1957Doncaster Rovers
1957–1966Manchester United
1966–1967Stoke City
Northern Ireland25 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Aaron Hughes at #5.

One rank below: Jimmy McIlroy at #7.

Northern Ireland's editorial top five: George Best · Danny Blanchflower · Pat Jennings · Peter Doherty · Aaron Hughes.

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