{"id":140870,"date":"2023-09-05T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/?p=140870"},"modified":"2023-09-05T17:34:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:34:13","slug":"mark-pearson-dead-at-83-man-utd-pay-touching-tribute-to-former-player-who-starred-in-first-game-after-munich-disaster-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/sport\/mark-pearson-dead-at-83-man-utd-pay-touching-tribute-to-former-player-who-starred-in-first-game-after-munich-disaster-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Pearson dead at 83: Man Utd pay touching tribute to former player who starred in first game after Munich disaster | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANCHESTER UNITED hero Mark Pearson has died aged 83.<\/p>\n<p>The attacker rose through the club&#x27;s youth ranks and played an important part in the club&#x27;s re-build following the Munich air disaster.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/english-footballer-mark-pearson-inside-842689729-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United tweeted a touching tribute that read: &quot;Sending our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of former Red Mark Pearson, who represented United in the late 1950s and 1960s. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;He will always hold a special place in the hearts of those at the club.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Their statement continued: &quot;His part in a unique chapter in Manchester United\u2019s history is indelible, and everyone at the club would like to pass on sincere condolences to Mark\u2019s family at this sad time.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Fans were also left saddened by the news, one said: &quot;RIP to the legend.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2><span>READ MORE ON MAN UTD<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23775064-1693758481929.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Man Utd new signing already in Roy Keane\u2019s bad books just hours after joining<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/crop-23419298.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>I spent years at Man Utd and made over \u00a316m but now I&#8217;m unemployed aged just 25<\/h3>\n<p>Another added: &quot;Remembering the legacy of Mark Pearson. Our condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>A third wrote: &quot;He will always be in our hearts.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Pearson was a versatile player that was pushed into the Man Utd team following the Munich air disaster, starting the emotional first game back versus Sheffield Wednesday in 1958.<\/p>\n<p>The then 18-year-old and fellow debutant Ronnie Cope put in special performances and The Times wrote: &quot;They left us rubbing our eyes in astonishment. <\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Football<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TOB-COMP-Rachel-Riley.jpg\"><\/picture><span>RILEY BLAST <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Man U fan Rachel Riley blastsAntony abuse claims after stand over Greenwood<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OQ-OFF-PLATFORM-SOUTHGATE-PEP.jpg\"><\/picture><span>IT&#8217;S BEEN GAREAT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Southgate &#8216;sets date to QUIT England as FA line up swoop forGuardiola&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-KEANE-NEW-COMP.jpg\"><\/picture><span>GUNNER GET YOU! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal fan who headbutted Keane unmasked as dad who &#8216;broke nose&#8217; in attack<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tp-composite-mo-salah.jpg\"><\/picture><span>sal of the century <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool offered world-record \u00a3215M for Salah transfer by Al-Ittihad<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Their maturity, polish, and skill left one wondering what other magic is hidden away in Old Trafford.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pearson was soon dubbed &quot;Pancho&quot; due to his sideburns and went on to make 80 appearances for the club.<\/p>\n<p>He was dropped from the side when crash survivors Bobby Charlton and Dennis Viollet returned to action.<\/p>\n<p>The signings of Albert Quixall, David Herd, Denis Law and Johnny Giles meant he eventually left United.<\/p>\n<p>In 1963 he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for a fee of \u00a317,000 before a subsequent move to Fulham.<\/p>\n<p>Pearson leaves a widow, Susan, and two daughters, Jackie and Sarah.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAN UTD NEWS LIVE: Stay up to date with all the latest takeover and transfer news from Old Trafford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/23818607\/mark-pearson-dead-man-utd-tribute-munich-disaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANCHESTER UNITED hero Mark Pearson has died aged 83. The attacker rose through the club&#x27;s youth ranks and played an important part in the club&#x27;s re-build following the Munich air disaster. 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