8 Facts About Bobby Moore

1. World Cup hero Bobby Moore was treated 'scandalously' by the FA—and that is why they are trying to learn their lesson on Wayne Rooney.

2. On 26 July 2016, Bobby Moore became the first footballer to be honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque outside his home.

3. In 1983, Bobby Moore appeared in 8 games for the now-defunct Carolina Lightnin', after injuries left the club without cover.

4. On 10 August 1970, Bobby Moore received an anonymous threat to kidnap his wife and hold her to a £10,000 ransom.

5. At the end of the year, Bobby Moore was voted runner-up for the 1970 European Footballer of the Year award.

6. On 29 May 1963, 22-year-old Bobby Moore captained his country for the first time in just his 12th appearance after the retirement of Johnny Haynes and an injury to his successor, Jimmy Armfield.

7. In 1960, Bobby Moore earned a call up to the England Under-23 squad.

8. In 1956, Bobby Moore joined West Ham United as a player and, after advancing through their youth set-up, he played his first game on 8 September 1958 against Manchester United.