Harry Gregg: Munich hero dies aged 87
Gregg was often referred to as the 'Hero of Munich' after pulling passengers free from the burning wreckage.
Twenty-three people died - eight players, eight newspaper journalists and seven members of backroom staff. Gregg escaped from the burning wreckage but went back in and brought Vera Lukic, the pregnant wife of a Yugoslav diplomat, and her young daughter, Vesna, to safety.He returned to the plane and dragged out injured United pair Bobby Charlton and Dennis Viollet, and came to the aid of manager Matt Busby and fellow Northern Ireland international Jackie Blanchflower.Two weeks later, Gregg kept a clean sheet as Manchester United put Sheffield Wednesday out of the FA Cup.
Gregg moved to Stoke City in December 1966, but made only two appearances before retiring at the end of the season. The 50th anniversary of the Munich disaster was an emotional trip back in time for Gregg, who returned to the old airport building and runway in the city for the first time since the disaster.
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