Geoff Bent

English footballer at Manchester United

Geoff Bent - English footballer at Manchester United
Born

September 27th, 1932
92 years ago

Died

1958
67 years ago — 26 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Played professional football primarily as a defender for Manchester United. Bent joined the club in 1949 and made several appearances in the First Division. His career was tragically cut short when he lost his life in the Munich air disaster in 1958 while traveling with the team. Beyond his contributions on the field, Bent is remembered for his dedication to the sport and his team during a challenging era.

Played for Manchester United

Lost life in the Munich air disaster

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