Walter Winterbottom

Sir Walter Winterbottom (31 March 1913 – 16 February 2002) was an English footballer and manager. He was the first manager of the England national team. He played for Manchester United for 2 years.

Walter Winterbottom
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at St Georges Park, 2013
Personal information
Full nameWalter Winterbottom
Date of birth(1913-01-31)January 31, 1913
Place of birthOldham, Lancashire, England
Date of death16 February 2002(2002-02-16) (aged 89)
Playing position(retired)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1936-1938Manchester United
Teams managed
1947-1963England
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Winterbottom died after an operation to remove cancer.





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