In June 1977, a select team known as the Bobby Charlton All-Stars visited Hong Kong and played an exhibition match against the Hong Kong Football Representative Team at the Hong Kong Stadium.
The highly anticipated friendly match took place on June 5, 1977, and resulted in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
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1977
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The Bobby Charlton All-Stars Squad
The 1977 Bobby Charlton All-Stars squad that toured Asia and played a high-profile exhibition match against a Hong Kong representative side was composed of retired and semi-retired British football legends.
Led by Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, the exact roster features:
Bobby Charlton (Manchester United & England)
That's Brother Jack
The player in the white shirt in the top photo is Bobby's brother, Jack Charlton.
In about the late 1980's or early 1990's I was present at a very entertaining after-dinner speech given by Jack at the Kowloon Cricket Club.
Bobby and Jack Charlton
Growing up sharing a bed in the coal-mining town of Ashington, the brothers had entirely different demeanors .
Bobby was famously shy, reserved, and quiet, whereas Jack was loud, outgoing, and tough.
Yes - Jack Charlton
I agree with @gw - that's Jack Charlton in the picture, not his brother Bobby.
Bobby and Jack
Thanks, Paul.
I looked at it again, here it is....