- Survived the 1958 Munich air crash - which robbed United of 8 players, its secretary, trainer and coach - on the return from a European Cup-tie.
- Knighted in 1968, following United's European Cup victory.
- Playing career: Denny Hibs (Scotland); Manchester City FC 1928-1936; Liverpool FC 1936-1945.
- Managerial career: Manchester United FC Manager 1945-1969, 1971; Director 1971-1982; President 1980-1994 (his death).
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1958 Queen's Birthday Honours List and made a Knight Bachelor in the 1968 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Association Football.
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