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George Best with kids from a Childrens Home pictured outside the Imperial Hotel
George Best with kids from a Childrens Home pictured outside the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. He is launching a new soccer shoe which carries his signature on the side. The children are modelling the shoes and were given a complete United strip and a pair of the shoes. January 1970
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Blackpool
Lancashire
England
DM 70 704
Media ID 21676755
© Mirrorpix
Boys Exercise Football Kit Footballer Shorts
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In this heartwarming photo from January 1970, the legendary footballer George Best is seen surrounded by a group of excited children from a Children's Home outside the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. The occasion? Best is launching his new soccer shoe, proudly displaying his signature on the side. The children are not only lucky enough to model these brand-new shoes but have also been gifted with complete Manchester United strips and their very own pair of Best's signature shoes. Their beaming smiles and infectious energy capture the joy and excitement that comes with being in the presence of a football icon like George Best. This snapshot showcases more than just a product launch; it represents hope, inspiration, and dreams coming true for these young boys. As they sport their new kits and lace up their shiny new shoes, you can almost feel their determination to emulate their hero on the field. Beyond its historical significance as an iconic moment in sports history, this photograph radiates warmth and camaraderie. It reminds us of the power that athletes hold to make a positive impact on young lives through simple gestures like sharing their passion for sport. Captured by Memory Lane Prints' staff photographer during an era synonymous with style and flair, this image encapsulates both nostalgia for the 1970s and timeless values such as teamwork, perseverance, and giving back to one's community.
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