- Born
- DiedJanuary 20, 1994 (natural causes)
- Nickname
- Mr. Manchester United
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Matt Busby was born on May 26, 1909 in Belshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. He was married to Jean Busby. He died on January 20, 1994.
- SpouseJean Busby(January 12, 1931 - December 19, 1988) (her death, 6 children)
- Children
- Famous for wearing a tracksuit
- Survived the 1958 Munich air crash - which robbed United of 8 players, its secretary, trainer and coach - on the return from a European Cup-tie.
- Knighted in 1968, following United's European Cup victory.
- Playing career: Denny Hibs (Scotland); Manchester City FC 1928-1936; Liverpool FC 1936-1945.
- Managerial career: Manchester United FC Manager 1945-1969, 1971; Director 1971-1982; President 1980-1994 (his death).
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1958 Queen's Birthday Honours List and made a Knight Bachelor in the 1968 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Association Football.
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