Geoff Bent
English footballer at Manchester United
Born
Died
1958
68 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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