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Sir Geoff Hurst. Sir Geoff Hurst MBE secured a unique place in the history of football in 1966 when he became the first and, for more than 56 years, the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.
Geoff Hurst’s 120th-minute strike secured England’s first and, to date, only World Cup, while making the man himself a household name across the globe.
Sir Geoff Hurst remains an icon of English football, as the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. Synonymous with England’s victory over West Germany in the 1966 final, the West Ham striker had only made his international debut (in a friendly against the same opponents) earlier that year.
Dec 11, 2022 · Today’s is Geoff Hurst’s iconic hat-trick that took England to victory over West Germany in 1966 on home turf.
Sir Geoff Hurst MBE secured a unique place in the history of football when in 1966 he became the first, and over 45 years later, still the only, player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Find out more...
Jun 17, 2018 · With the scores between England and West Germany level at 2-2 in the 1966 World Cup final, striker Geoff Hurst's shot hit the crossbar and deflected downwards. At first a goal wasn't given, but ...
Dec 8, 2021 · Sir Geoff Hurst - From teenage cricketer and midfielder turned world-class centre-forward and FIFA World Cup winner. Evening Standard correspondent, Official Programme columnist and lifelong West Ham United supporter Ken Dyer pays tribute to one of our all-time greats, Sir Geoff Hurst, who celebrates his 80th birthday today...