Bobby Moore is the most iconic footballing figure in English history.
Being the captain of the Three Lions and guiding them to a World Cup triumph – the greatest achievement in the country’s long and illustrious involvement with the beautiful game – is something no other player can say they have done.
There are many famous images of Moore throughout the years, most notably of him lifting the glittering gold in 1966, which is probably the single most recognisable football photo for anybody who has grown up on these shores.
But there are also many photos that have never been published which show the character of the man – they give a peak behind the curtain as to how England’s finest carried himself outside of being the driving force in a legendary team.
Here are 15 of the very best pictures of Moore, starting with his trip to Madame Tussauds…
Madame Tussauds
Ex-England Captain Bobby Moore has lost his place, not only as England Captain but the place in Madame Tussauds where he has stood since England won the World Cup in 1966. He has been taken to the Madame Tussauds store room at Wookey Hole, Somerset, where his head will be stored alongside other famous heads which have been moved onto the shelf.
Bill Johnson, the store keeper at Wookey, places Bobby’s head alongside his old England team-mate Nobby Stiles.
8th November 1974.
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With model Kate Howard
West Ham and England football star Bobby Moore with model Kate Howard in Oxford Street, London to promote the new nude look Norlyn Niknax tights on sale.
10th September 1970.
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Three legends together
Henry Cooper fooling around with fellow boxer Muhammad Ali at a press conference in London with Bobby Moore laughing in the background.
1st December 1974.
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Cowboy Bobby
Bobby Moore dressed as a cowboy in America taken when West Ham were on their Tour of the States.
6th June 1971.
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TV Duties
Superstars TV Programme with Bobby Moore alongside Roger Taylor, Joe Bugner, David Emery, Tony Jacklin, Jackie Stewart.
August 1973.
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Post-match pint
West Ham United captain Bobby Moore spending a few quiet minutes under the sun lamp with a bottle of beer to celebrate his team’s victory over Manchester United to reach the FA Cup Final.
15th March 1964.
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Consoling a legend
West Ham v Fulham in the F.A. Cup Final. A friendly touch as Fulham veteran Bobby Moore is consoled by Billy Bonds and Graham Paddon, as he trudges off after the Hammers won 2-0.
3rd May 1975.
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A hero’s welcome
Bobby Moore at the Town Hall, East Ham, after winning the European Cup Winners Cup with West Ham.
May 1965.
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Family Man
Bobby Moore on holiday with his wife and children on Spain’s Costa Del Sol.
July 1969.
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Global role model
Bobby Moore, pictured on holiday on the Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, playing football with local children.
21st July 1971.
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