Duncan Edwards - A True Dudley Legend + History of his Life and Times
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- Duncan Edwards was born in Dudley in the west midlands of England he was chosen to play for Manchester United football club at at a young age he also went on to play for England and team mates like Bobby Charlton said he was the greatest player he had played with he always dreamt of one day returning to Dudley but his footballing carrier had to take pride of place for the time being his life was cut too short in the terrible plane crash always known as the Munich air disaster he will always be remembered as one of Sir Matt Busby's Busby babes and of cause a true Dudley Legend This Video takes a look at were he loved to call home his beloved Dudley (A Correction for this Video is the Munich Air Disaster was on the 6th of February 1958 and not the 21st of February 1958 also Manchester United was on there way back to play Wolverhampton Wanderers in a league match not a friendly also it was Jimmy Murphy Duncan asked what time kick off was and not Bobby Charlton Duncan played for Manchester United from 1953-1958 and made his debut in April of the 52/53 Season)
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Maestro! Bobby Charlton said that the only footballer who made himself feel inferior, was, Duncan Edwards!!
That's very true 👍
I am Dudley Born, raised, and still live in Dudley . Duncan was a hero to many of us kids. He was before my time, however his legend lived on.
It's great we can always remember him 👍
My parents saw him play for England against Ireland in Dublin in 1957. Both said they never forget his pace and strength. My father always maintained that had the Munich Air Crash not happened, England would have won the World Cup in 1958. The loss of Duncan and star striker Tommy Taylor cost England everything.
To see a player like Duncan Edwards play it's something that would definitely stay with you forever I would give anything to go back in time if that plain crash never happened what a team England would have had thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@Gary Duncanson what a perfect team so unfair that we never got to see so much talent grow into a magnificent team
@Gary Duncanson they were magnificent proper world class no one could stop them
i am a united fan this was a great video but also very sad
The story of Duncan Edwards is one that starts with joy and happiness but end's with sadness of what could have been a true legend thanks for watching 👍
I grew up on the Priory Estate. My PT teacher at Priory Juniors was Mr Meddings. He always said you're not as good as Duncan... My mum was Church Warden at St Francis
Church and took visitors, mainly United supporters, round to look at the Windows of stained glass ... I did a paper round in Laurel Road as a kid in the 70s. He is spoken of still in reverential tones. A great player. Possibly the greatest ... A nice film. Thank you ... Incidentally I was on Priory Park and met my first footy hero Sir Bobby Charlton when he unveiled the blue plaque. Also Led Zeps Robert Plants gran lived a few doors down from the Church...
A truly great player a proper legend I love to hear about the black country thanks for your lovely comments 👍
Players like this no longer exist in this country. A long time ago when values were entirely different, and in my opinion, much better! Edwards was a genius, cut down before even getting to his prime.
Very very true proper player's in those days 👍
@@cjcadventures you’re absolutely right. Fond memories of Birmingham from my student days in the seventies!👍
@@jeffreyroberts7438 it's great to think back at the days when everything seemed much easy then now I love my memories it's nice to keep them safe in the mind 👍
Fantastic my favourite player I am 76 and remember hearing the terrible news at school cruel world we live in.
He really was great wasn't he you have great taste in player's very true this world is definitely too cruel thanks for watching 👍
Sa e here
Players, particularly managers complain about too much football today. In the 1956/57 season, the year before Duncan died, he played 100 matches comprising 1st team, under 23's and internationals, a leather ball and mud bathes for pitch's, o and all the matches start to finish as there were no subs. Duncan the best footballer ever, a man mountain
Very True everyone just got on with things back then truly professional Duncan Edwards a real gent 👍
@@cjcadventures The biggest tragedy was it was an avoidable accident, the Pilot should never have attempted to fly after the first failed attempt, and the players should have been ordered not to get back on board. I think 2 or 3 players did look at alternatives, All for the pressure of the FA to fulfill a fixture on time. You wouldn't have got me back on board that aircraft.
@@stuartrose9540 by all accounts Duncan Edwards was sitting next to Bobby Charlton on the first take off but on the second attempt he moved seats it's sad how fait plays you a bad hand I would be the same I wouldn't have got back on that plain I suppose they all felt they had to being in a team
Unfair dig at players and managers today.
Football today is a lot more intense and energetic. Lot more ground covered during a game, a lot more sprints. Lot more European football nowadays, many more international teams and matches. Players today play at a higher standard and need to be in the best physical shape. They also have longer careers to safeguard.
And players and managers today don't know their place so will speak our about being exploited so that football authorities can make even more money
@@robinj6137not an unfair dig at all
My father a evertonian called Duncan Edwards the best player he had ever seen
Great legend 👍
Thank you this beautiful tribute to Duncan Edwards. I live in the States and remember the Busby Babes on 6 February. Although he and the other were before my time and as Legends they have become they will never be forgotten. RIP Flowers of Manchester.
Very True they will always be remembered thank you very much for your lovely comment and thanks for watching 👍
I'm named after this chap
My Gran lived at 33 Laurel road directly opposite St Francisis church. As an eight year old i recall the survivors of the crash turning up for a service at the church. I am not sure ir it was a funeral or a memorial service, probably the latter. No huge crowds, so i met Matt Busby Bobby Charlton and others i can not recall. I got all the autographs and guess what, they are long gone. Our family were split down the middle, Wolves West brom. For my sins i have suffered as a Wolf for nearly seventy years. Could have been worse but i will say nothing. God bless DE.
That must have been an experience meeting such top sporting hero's Tipton and Dudley have always been split with wolves and West brom great memories Duncan Edwards a true great all the best 👍
I probably delivered her papers in the 70s...
@@halfordslain7477 I doubt it, she died in 1966🙃
Legend.
Very True 👍
Lovely tribute to Duncan Edwards.
Thank you very much that means a lot glad you enjoyed it Thank you for watching 👍
Great video, thank you. I intend to visit Dudley some day to pay my respects to the great man. RIP Duncan.
Thank you so much glad you enjoyed it it's always an experience to visit the grave thanks again for watching 👍
You will always be Welcome to Dudley and the Black Country.To see Duncan's memorial is lovely,always a tear in my eye when I am there. Lucky enough to see him play,and make his debut for England.
@@hhill4413 lovely memories and great for the future generations to see thanks for watching 👍
@@hhill4413 cheers, my Nanna (on Mam's side) was from Darlaston so I feel some connection to that part of the country even though I'm born and bred Mancunian. It has always been my intention to visit there and Dudley in one trip 👍
He was cousin of Dennis Steven’s of Everton 1960s player very good as well. RIP both of you.🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
True greats thanks for watching 👍
Dennis Stevens played in the 1958 FA Cup final for Bolton.
My dad lived on the Priory and played football with him in the park as a kid.
That is definitely something that you would never forget playing football with a real legend thanks for watching 👍
The question is what would have Duncan Edwards achieved in his football career had his premature death not happened.
Bobby Charlton said he had it all and more , and that says something
Manchester United could have ruled Europe with that team , Law , Best , Charlton and Edwards my god I’m not a Man Utd supporter but the possibilities are endless…….
A twist of fate happened and the rest is history
I think Duncan Edwards would have been one of the greatest footballer's in the world playing with best Charlton and law and with all the others wow perfect team 👍
@@cjcadventures Imagine that eh!
I grew up in Smethwick, but have supported United since the 70's, because Duncan was my dad's hero as a nipper. R.I.P. Duncan ❤🤍🖤
Great to have a local legend thanks for watching 👍
Nice to see these places. Thank you. A few corrections.. Munich disaster was on 6th of Feb 58, not 21st. Duncan died in hospital from the injuries he sustained in the crash on the 21st. He asked Jimmy Murphy his coach what time the kick off was, not Charlton. He played for UTD first team from 53 -58, not 52 - 53. He made his debut in the April of the 52/53 season. All this stuff is on Wikipedia should you wish to make any corrections in future via a audio voice over soundtrack
Thanks for watching and pointing out any slight mistakes in the video I've since put the correct information at the end of the video discription detailing the correct details thanks again
Nick Newman….! Are you into trainspotting as well statto.?
@@stuartjohnson7967 No.. I just think if you're going to make videos about a legend called "history of his life and times" you should at least get your facts right, smartarse
Nice one nick could have sworn he was the 12 th man on the field in 99 CL FINAL.A TRUE LEGEND I ALWAYS MAKE COMPARISONS TO HIM
And he was 6ft1 and 14st built like a brick sh--house
Born on the priory myself loved that place as a kid! My nan went to school with duncan at priory primary and secondary school she said he was a very nice chap and very good at football 💪🏼❤️ good old priory great memories
Great to have wonderful memories 👍
@@cjcadventures amazing memories, my whole family lived on there for years, i would go back to those days in a heartbeat magical place to grow up and live 🤝🏻😁
@@goingfarwebb26 my family originally came from that estate I sometimes have a walk through there it really does give you a great Vibe 👍
@@cjcadventures yeah i was up there last weekend over the park, and the wrens nest rocks ❤️😁🤝🏻
@@goingfarwebb26 I like the wren's nest it's very scenic and peaceful and great if you fancy a good walk 👍
Nice video and tribute to Duncan Edwards R.I.P. And I want to remember all those who died directly or indirectly as a rsult of that aeroplane crash, especially to my countryman Liam Whelan R.I.P., they named a bridge after Liam in Dublin. Wonderful to see the Dudley are keepign the memory of Duncan Edwards alive. Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Orthu go leir
Thank you very much for your lovely comment it is great that we can all remember everyone affected by the Munich air disaster may those who lost their lives rest in peace thank you so much for watching 👍
Born and bred in dudley myself,navy blue and white blood.duncan Edwards,dudley legend.never forgotten!proud that my gran and mom's grave is just yards from duncans.
He really will always be a legend thanks for watching 👍
A story of what could have been. Frozen in time now with the other Busby babes, who perished. They will never grow old, never get injured and never face the failures of football life.
Those who could have gone on to play for England in 1966 to lift the WC and Man U - the EC in 1968. Their tragedy helped to drive the club and Bobby Charlton to those triumphs.
It really is a terribly sad story life seems to take a different path when sad things happen it's a good thing we keep there memories alive thanks for commenting and watching 👍
Indeed it is often forgotten that England lost four players that day who knows they could well have won the WC in 1962 with Dunc as captain. Still what will be in life comes along in this case a terrible ending my father worked with Duncs dad at Sankey's.
@@oldhippiejon it would have been great if only fate had delt a better hand it's great that you can get so close to a relative of Duncan Edwards I'm still in touch with one of Duncan's former girlfriends she's great to talk to and she tells you all about her time with Duncan a lovely lady 👍
A man a giant a hero but most of all a RED.Wish I could have seen him play more than I did.Dave MUSC HIGH PEAK BRANCH.
He really was and always will be a true remembered jem of a footballer it would have been marvelous to see him flourish into a man United and England legend life is so unfair thanks for watching 👍
He was a Black Country lad loved by Us all, wether Wolves, Albion, Walsall etc.He was our man.The Beat
Great to see this footage, many thanks. Actually Matt Busby would not have been at the funeral as he was still gravely ill in the Munich hospital. United were to play Wolves the following Saturday, following the crash, in a league match, not a friendly.
Thanks for watching the correct information is in the video description at the end thanks for pointing out the information all the best 👍
I forwarded it to a Man Utd friend. Great video. I did a course at Dudley College in the mid eighties. Great people, lovely place.
Thank you so much that means a lot thanks for watching 👍
@@cjcadventures It's mutual. I did an arts course and the lecturer had footage from the '58 World Cup. I remember ridiculing the standard of play but it was ignorance as later i played football seriously and began mining the videos coming out because it was players from this era whose work stands out most clearly. I didn't even know Duncan Edwards was a Black Country lad, so thanks for this tribute.
@@a.m.armstrong8354 your very welcome so glad you enjoyed the video all the best 👍
Love it? Our greatest!
Thank you very much Duncan Edwards really will always be a true legend 👍
Was a fab player and human being.....always helped the team....just look at the current capt? How times have changed,Always missed
He was fantastic a great lad who loved his football family and Dudley always remembered a true great thanks for watching 👍
Brilliant vid, Gadabout United have also done a superb video on Duncan, albeit it's a completely different take to yours. Well worth a watch.
Thank you glad you enjoyed it I will give the video you mentioned a watch thanks for watching means a lot 👍
I went on the Manchester United club tour and the guy who takes us round was in late seventies and said watched him and he was better than George best
Duncan Edwards loved his football it made him world class they don't make players like him anymore thanks for watching 👍
My dad said he was fantastic. No doubt Utd would have won the European cup a lot sooner than 68 but for this tragedy. As Evertonians my dad only got to see him a few times sadly.
He really was and always will be fantastic who loved his family and football a true gentleman thanks for watching 👍
Did you know he was Dennis Steven’s cousin.COYB 🇬🇧✌️🤟👍
@@davidrobinson6353 I did hear about him having a relative that was a footballer but never looked into it but thanks for sharing 👍
I saw Duncan 1954 I only saw United twice that season both at Old Trafford against Bolton and Blackpool.I was only eleven Duncan was doing national service at the time. I remember Duncan ripping his shorts and the crowd having a laugh Duncan just went over to the dugout and put on another pair over the top and the cartoon in the programme was of a UNited player playing football in shining army parade boots. Bolton won 5/1 Lofthouse 2 Willie Moir 2 I do not know who got the other TOMMY TAYLOR scored with a great header . I do not know if Duncan played in both matchs or not Its so long ago .I sure UNITED are on the way back I would love to see them lift the title one more time GED.
@@gerrysmith7031 I would give anything to go back and meet him proper days of football
R. I. P.
Well done but the match v Wolves was a first division fixture not a friendly hence why they chartered a plane to get back because the league insisted they would lose the points and be fined for not completing a fixture. Nice tribute.
Thanks for mentioning there is a correction in the video discription mentioning any mistakes in the video 👍
apparently he used to get the bus to games imagine that now
It would be very difficult now less traffic then too many roads now 👍
@@cjcadventures Ronaldo on the metro train to OT when he was here lol
@@roberthewer2268 how transport has changed for footballer's
@@cjcadventures I suppose they do get a bus in a sense a modern air conditioned coach worth about 200 grand from the ground to the lowry
@@roberthewer2268 they certainly do 👍
Nice video but lots of inaccuracies about his career, apart from certain dates wrong, the wolves game wasn't a friendly but an important game, reason why they chartered an aeroplane so to get back in time and not suffer any potential fines/point losses, great footage
There are corrections in the video description thanks for watching 👍
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@Craig Ward your very welcome thanks for watching 👍
@Craig Ward your very welcome and thank you again 👍
@Craig Ward they will be remembered forever 👍
@Craig Ward thanks again for taking the time to watch 👍
@Craig Ward football is definitely a great sport for historic events and fantastic footballer's like the great Duncan Edwards
Please can you speak a little louder your very quiet I can’t hear you very well
Lot of incorrect Ness. But still loved it
Any mistakes I've put in the video description glad you enjoyed it 👍
You need to do the research again and get your facts right. Write the points down for each segment.
Write your script. And stick to it where possible.
Little things, like the crash was 06 February, not 21 February.
Thanks for pointing that out I've put corrections to any mistakes in the video description underneath
They reckon if he'd have lived we would never have heard of Bobby Moore, however. R.I.P. both legends
I think Bobby Moore was great but I think it would be Duncan Edwards lifting the world cup instead
Rest in peace Duncan and Bobby
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The best ever man utd player
Most definitely 👍
Bobby Charlton and a couple of mates went to pick him up his mam had packed him a few sandwiches for the flight she said"i shan't give you a kiss
cuz of me cold" he never saw her again or she him,, so if you've still got your mam give her a kiss before you go anywhere ,sez Bobby Charlton.. and me
It's very true always give your mom a kiss every time you say goodbye to her even if you are going out for 5 minutes you never know