Stanley Matthews
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Summary
Stanley Matthews was born on February 1, 1915[1], in Hanley[2]. He died on February 23, 2000[3], in Newcastle-under-Lyme[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], autobiographer[6], and association football coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,205 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Stanley Matthews[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Ballon d'Or[12], Ontario Sports Hall of Fame[13], Knight Bachelor[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of sports team: Blackpool F.C.[16], Stoke City F.C.[17], The Football League XI[18], England men's national association football team[19], United Kingdom national association football team[20]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[21]
- Commons category: Stanley Matthews[22]
- Position played on team / speciality: wing half[23], forward[24]
- Cause of death: disease[25]
- Sport: association football[26]
- Family name: Matthews[27]
- Given name: Stanley[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Participant in: 1954 FIFA World Cup[30], 1950 FIFA World Cup[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Country for sport: England[33]
- Name in native language: Stanley Matthews[34]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[35]
- Height: 174 cm[36]
- Coach of sports team: Port Vale F.C.[37]
Why It Matters
Stanley Matthews has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Stanley Matthews born?
Stanley Matthews was born in Hanley[2].
Where did Stanley Matthews die?
Stanley Matthews passed away in Newcastle-under-Lyme[4].
What did Stanley Matthews do for work?
Stanley Matthews worked as an association football player[5], autobiographer[6], and association football coach[7].
What awards did Stanley Matthews receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Ballon d'Or[12], Ontario Sports Hall of Fame[13], and Knight Bachelor[14].