Munich Air Disaster 1958: Manchester United – Sir Matt Busby was the man who assembled a team full of young superstars that dazzled not just people in Manchester, but in the rest of the country too as he is one of the finest managers that Manchester United ever had. On 6th February 1958, a plane which was carrying several Manchester United players and staff had crashed as eight first-team players lost their lives who had been dubbed the Busby Babes for their sporting success. Today as we remember them, let us take a look at all the teams, club’s reactions as we ark the 64th anniversary. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.
Munich Air Disaster 1958: Today marks the 64th Anniversary since the 1958 Munich Air Disaster in which 8 Manchester United lost their lives; Check all reactions
A total of 23 people lost their lives as a result of the disaster. Sir Bobby Charlton and Duncan Edwards were the two standout players in the team. Edwards, a 21-year-old from Dudley, was considered the finest player of his generation. Many claim he would’ve gone on to become England’s greatest ever footballer.
Remembering those we lost on that fateful day in Munich, 64 years ago.#FlowersOfManchester 🌹
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 6, 2022
Munich Air Disaster 1958: 64th Anniversary of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster
Domestic league matches were on Saturdays and European matches midweek, so air travel was the only choice if United were to fulfil their league fixtures and avoid a points deduction. Playing Red Star Belgrade of Yugoslavia in the quarter-finals, United drew 3-3 on the night and progressed as they beat them 5-4 on aggregate.
On the flight back, most United supporters know what happened. A stop-off in Munich for refuelling turned out to be a tragedy and in the end, eight first-team players lost their lives. Geoff Bent (aged 25), Roger Byrne (28), Eddie Colman (21), Mark Jones (24), David Pegg (22), Tommy Taylor (26) and Liam Whelan (22) all died due to the crash. Edwards later died in hospital due to severely damaged kidneys.
Munich Air Disaster 1958: Check out all the Social Media reaction
February 6, 1958.
Forever in our hearts.#FlowersOfManchester 🌹 pic.twitter.com/eKsocj2Ufk
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 6, 2022
Today, on the anniversary of the Munich air disaster, our thoughts are with @ManUtd and all those affected by the tragedy.
Gone but never forgotten. #FlowersOfManchester pic.twitter.com/ejbZy0uWpa
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 6, 2022
Sixty-four years. Never forgotten.
Today our thoughts are with @ManUtd as we remember all those who lost their lives in the Munich air disaster. #FlowersOfManchester pic.twitter.com/pYWPfWddQe
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 6, 2022
Munich Air Disaster 1958: Neighbors Manchester City paying their respects
🔵 #ACityUnited 🔴
Paying our respects on the 64th anniversary of the Munich air disaster. pic.twitter.com/HpRKu9qMqG
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 6, 2022
‘City and United have always been rivals, but when it matters most, Blues and Reds have always stood by each other’s side.’
On the 64th anniversary of the Munich air disaster, we pay homage to the unity of our city 💙⬇️#ManCity
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 6, 2022
As always, our thoughts today are with our friends at @ManUtd and those affected by the Munich Air Disaster. The Busby Babes will live on forever.#FlowersOfManchester 🌹 pic.twitter.com/yXjan5KPWB
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) February 6, 2022
6th February 1958, 15:04 – 64 years ago today, but never forgotten. In loving memory of the victims of the Munich air disaster.#FlowersOfManchester #NeverForgotten @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/xI8cxqUmCF
— Olympiacos FC (46🏆) (@olympiacosfc) February 6, 2022
Remembering those lost during the Munich Air Disaster 🌹 @ManUtd#FlowersOfManchester #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/w8d7z0Il8L
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 4, 2022
Today we remember the 23 lives lost in the Munich Air Disaster that happened on this date in 1958
We will never forget 🙏 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/xB4TnSBEjN
— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) February 6, 2022
FC Bayern will never forget. #FlowersOfManchester pic.twitter.com/f4SJhZwFD4
— 🇺🇸 FC Bayern US 🇨🇦 (@FCBayernUS) February 6, 2022
Remembering the #FlowersOfManchester 64 years on. 🌹 pic.twitter.com/yBotDREopA
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 6, 2022
Munich Air Disaster 1958: Today marks the 64th Anniversary since the 1958 Munich Air Disaster in which 8 Manchester United lost their lives; Check all reactions
