Britain's King Of Soccer Becomes Sir Stanley Mathews In The New Year's Honours List: It's a happy New year for Stanley Mathews - the World's best known footballer, still playing for stoke City in his 50th year, who now becomes Sir Stanley Mathews in the Prime Minister's first Full Honours list. The wizard of the wing, who played for England 84 times, will be up at down as usual for a training run on the sands near his Blackpool home.He regards complete fitness as part of his contract. Stanley was awarded the C.B.E. in 1957, and is the first Professional footballer to be knighted. Photo Shows Sir Stanley Matthew pictured with his wife Betty, his son Stanley and daughter Jean at their Blackpool Home after the announcement.
Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 01-01-1965.
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