Manchester United Plane Crash: 60th Anniversary

A Tragic Loss for Football

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, a tragedy that claimed the lives of eight Manchester United players and three officials. The accident occurred on February 6, 1958, when a charter plane carrying the team crashed on takeoff from Munich Airport.

The Victims

The victims of the crash included some of the most talented players in English football, including Bobby Charlton, Duncan Edwards, and Tommy Taylor. The disaster devastated Manchester United and set back English football for years.

The Legacy

The Munich Air Disaster remains one of the darkest days in English football history. It is a day that is remembered with great sadness and sorrow, but also with admiration for the courage and spirit of those who lost their lives.