Denis Law
| Born : | 24 Feb 1940 |
|---|---|
| Signed : | 12 Jul 1962 |
| Debut : | 18 Aug 1962 v West Brom (H) League |
| Goals total : | 237 |
| Appearances total : | 404 |
| Position: : | Forward |
| Left United : | 01 Jul 1973 |
A statue of Denis Law stands
on the Stretford End concourse as a lasting monument to his impact on
Old Trafford, and is a fitting tribute to one of United’s true living
legends.
The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and genuine love for the game made him a hero of a generation and he revelled in the nickname The King. His reign lasted for 13 years.
The first time United fans saw Law score for the Reds was on 18 August 1962, on his debut against West Bromwich Albion. He was to repeat the feat a further 236 times for United, many of those celebrated with what became his trademark - arm in the air, hand clutching his
sleeve, finger pointing at the sky. It was a move aped in the
playground by thousands of boys up and down the country, no matter their
allegiance. The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and genuine love for the game made him a hero of a generation and he revelled in the nickname The King. His reign lasted for 13 years.
The first time United fans saw Law score for the Reds was on 18 August 1962, on his debut against West Bromwich Albion. He was to repeat the feat a further 236 times for United, many of those celebrated with what became his trademark - arm in the air, hand clutching his
Law’s journey to Old Trafford followed a long and winding road. Starting off at Huddersfield in 1955, he signed for Manchester City for a British record fee in 1960 and moved to Torino in Italy the following year.
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