23 Facts About Harry Gregg

Harry Gregg was a survivor of the Munich air disaster in 1958.

Harry Gregg played for Doncaster Rovers and Stoke City, as well as making 25 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team between 1954 and 1963, including at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.

Harry Gregg later went into management with Carlisle United, Crewe Alexandra, Shrewsbury Town and Swansea City.

Harry Gregg was born in Tobermore, County Londonderry to William and Isobel Harry Gregg, who soon after moved to Coleraine.

Harry Gregg played in United's first match after the disaster, a FA Cup fifth round tie with Sheffield Wednesday.

Harry Gregg was unable to earn a winners' medal with United, despite playing for the club during a successful period.

Harry Gregg won 25 caps for the Northern Ireland national team.

Harry Gregg made his international debut in March 1954, playing against Wales.

Harry Gregg was voted the best goalkeeper of the tournament, in which Northern Ireland reached the quarter-finals.

Macari used a direct style of play, which Harry Gregg disapproved of, and they were both sacked by Swindon in April 1985 after the disagreement between the pair became public.

Harry Gregg then joined Carlisle United, initially working for manager Bob Stokoe.

Harry Gregg made an emotional account of the disaster on a TV programme entitled Munich Air Disaster: I Was There on the National Geographic Channel.

Harry Gregg expressed disappointment at never having been able to meet Mr Lukic, who had died in 2007.

Harry Gregg was portrayed by actor Ben Peel in a 2011 BBC film, United, which was centred around the Munich air disaster.

Harry Gregg married his first wife, Mavis Markham, at St James's Church, Doncaster, in 1957, while still a Doncaster Rovers player.

On 2 July 1965, Harry Gregg married Carolyn Maunders at St Mary's Parish Church, Rostherne.

Harry Gregg's uncle was the grandfather of fellow footballer Steve Lomas, who played for clubs including Manchester City and West Ham United, and managed the likes of St Johnstone and Millwall.

Harry Gregg once owned the Windsor Hotel in the town of Portstewart, on the north coast of County Londonderry.

Harry Gregg played for an under-18 team from Coleraine in a Ramelton Cup match during the 1950s.

Harry Gregg celebrated his time at Old Trafford on 15 May 2012 with a testimonial organised by John White and John Dempsey from the George Best Carryduff Manchester United SC.

Harry Gregg died on 16 February 2020, aged 87, after several weeks of illness, at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Harry Gregg was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1995, and made an Officer of the Order for services to football in the 2019 New Year Honours.

On 1 July 2008, Harry Gregg was made an Honorary Graduate of the University of Ulster and awarded a Doctor of the University in recognition of his contribution to football at their Summer Graduation Ceremony.