Munich Disaster "It is easier to follow the glory of the game,
but what makes you fall in love with it, is its history." This is what a fellow football lover told me when we were watching Manchester vs Liverpool. February 6, 1958 was indeed the darkest day in the history of football. British European Airways Flight 609 crashed in the third take off attempt from Munich-Riem Airport. Manchester United, being the first english team to play in Europe were known as 'Busby Babes'. While Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor, Liam "Billy" Whelan died on spot, Duncan Edwards survived the crash, but died in hospital 15 days later. This crash costed the lives of lives of 8 United players, 3 united staff, 8 journalists and 2 other passengers. With strong speculation of team folding up, they managed to complete 1957-58 session, and even reached the finals of FA Cup. So next time you think troubles are knocking you down, be the savior for yourself, for this is what great men have done. Always. Hail football!
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