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Man Utd stars' tribute to Busby Babe Bill Foulkes Man Utd stars' tribute to Busby Babe Bill Foulkes
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The funeral takes place later of former Manchester United player Bill Foulkes, 81, who survived the 1958 Munich air crash. The funeral takes place later of former Manchester United player Bill Foulkes, who survived the 1958 Munich air crash.
Sir Bobby Charlton is one of several ex-players expected at the Requiem Mass in St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bowden, at 12:00 GMT.Sir Bobby Charlton is one of several ex-players expected at the Requiem Mass in St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Bowden, at 12:00 GMT.
The service will be followed by a private cremation ceremony.The service will be followed by a private cremation ceremony.
Only Sir Bobby, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes played more times for United than Foulkes, who made 688 appearances. Only Sir Bobby, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes have played more times for United than Foulkes, who made 688 appearances.
St Helens-born Foulkes played for United in their 1968 European Cup final victory over Benfica.St Helens-born Foulkes played for United in their 1968 European Cup final victory over Benfica.
Foulkes was a key member of Sir Matt Busby's team of talented young players, who were nicknamed the Busby Babes.Foulkes was a key member of Sir Matt Busby's team of talented young players, who were nicknamed the Busby Babes.
On 6 February 1958, the plane carrying the team back from Belgrade crashed in a blizzard after refuelling at Munich airport.On 6 February 1958, the plane carrying the team back from Belgrade crashed in a blizzard after refuelling at Munich airport.
Twenty-three people died; eight players, eight newspaper journalists and seven members of backroom staff.Twenty-three people died; eight players, eight newspaper journalists and seven members of backroom staff.