33·Legends

Harry Gregg vs Peter McParland

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Harry Gregg

Northern Ireland · GK

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#6 of 33
Caps
25 · 0 goals
Clubs
Doncaster Rovers, Manchester United, Stoke City
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (1995–2019)

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; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1995–2019).

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Peter McParland

Northern Ireland · 1952–1971 · LM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#10 of 33
Caps
34 · 10 goals
Clubs
Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs
Honours
Hall of Fame

Both Aston Villa goals in the 1957 FA Cup final were his, struck against a Manchester United side reduced by his infamous sixth-minute collision with goalkeeper Ray Wood. A year later he scored five times at the 1958 World Cup to carry Northern Ireland into the quarter-finals, and in 1961 he added the League Cup to that Wembley winner's medal. Career record: 34 caps and 10 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs; honours include Hall of Fame.

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