Joe Mercer

English football manager and player

Joe Mercer - English football manager and player
Born

August 9th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

August 9th, 1990
34 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a footballer for club teams including Arsenal and Everton, and later served as a manager for various teams. Achieved significant success as the manager of Manchester City, leading the team to win the FA Cup and the First Division title. Also managed the England national football team, contributing to the development of English football during the mid-20th century.

Led Manchester City to the FA Cup victory in 1969

Won the First Division title with Manchester City in 1970

Managed the England national football team

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