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03/05/2007
Football greats pay respects to Ball
Many of football's greatest figures joined the mourners at the funeral for Alan Ball in Winchester Cathedral today.
The 61-year-old died from a heart attack while dealing with a small garden fire at his Hampshire home last week.
Alan Ball, a member of the victorious 1966 England World Cup squad, was the youngest member of the team. During his 10-year international career he was capped 72 times and scored 8 goals.
He later moved to team management taking the lead at Manchester City, Southampton, and Portsmouth.
Tributes were paid to Ball who was renowned for his infectious enthusiasm as a great team player and a model professional.
Several of the 1966 England squad attended the funeral Jack Charlton, Gordon Banks, George Cohen and Roger Hunt.
During his 743 league appearances he played for Blackpool, Everton, Southampton, and ended his playing career at Arsenal.
Ball's wife Lesley succumbed to cancer three years ago.
He is survived by his son Jimmy and his two daughters Mandy and Keely.
(SP/JM)
The 61-year-old died from a heart attack while dealing with a small garden fire at his Hampshire home last week.
Alan Ball, a member of the victorious 1966 England World Cup squad, was the youngest member of the team. During his 10-year international career he was capped 72 times and scored 8 goals.
He later moved to team management taking the lead at Manchester City, Southampton, and Portsmouth.
Tributes were paid to Ball who was renowned for his infectious enthusiasm as a great team player and a model professional.
Several of the 1966 England squad attended the funeral Jack Charlton, Gordon Banks, George Cohen and Roger Hunt.
During his 743 league appearances he played for Blackpool, Everton, Southampton, and ended his playing career at Arsenal.
Ball's wife Lesley succumbed to cancer three years ago.
He is survived by his son Jimmy and his two daughters Mandy and Keely.
(SP/JM)
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