Oct 12 2009
Sir Geoff Hurst
Member of the Winning 1966 England World Cup Team
Geoff Hurst is the only soccer player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Geoff played for England 49 times and scored 24 goals. After 16 years he retired from top flight soccer, and started his own motor warranty business with fellow team mate Martin Peters. However, since 1995 he has been busy with speaking engagements and personal endorsements. As Director of Football for McDonalds UK, he has helped create 10,000 new football coaches, coaching children across the UK.
The only player ever to score a hat-trick in a world cup final
Geoff Hurst was born in 1941. His distinguished career started in April 1959 with West Ham United at Upton Park. He made 411 league appearances, 88 cup appearances, and in a grand total of 499 appearances scored a massive 248 goals. Geoff was awarded an MBE in 1977 and in November 1998 was knighted for 30 years of service and contribution to football.[/expand]
Most recently Sir Geoff has turned his hand to public relation activities which include after dinner and motivational speaking. He is able to draw on the similarities that exist between sport and business to motivate and inspire.[/expand]
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Topics
Teamwork
Motivation
Leadership
After Dinner
Host
Awards
Publications
2001
My Autobiography 1966 and All That
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