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Unveiling Football Legend George Best Statue

Date: 22/05/19
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$Press Eye Northern Ireland. Wednesday 22nd May 2019. Photo by William Cherry / Press Eye.. George Best statue 1: (L-R) Pat Jennings, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Peter McReynolds, Georges sister, Barbara McNarry and artist Tony Currie from Lecale Bronze are pictured at the unveiling of a life size bronze statue of football legend George Best outside Olympia Leisure Centre today on what would have been his 73rd birthday.. \. . 22 May 2019. For immediate release. . George Best statue gifted to Belfast on his birthday. . Today a life size bronze statue of football legend George Best was unveiled in Belfast on what would have been his 73rd birthday.. . Belfast sculptor Tony Currie from the art group Lecale Bronze created the statue, which was funded by fans through public donation. It captures Bests famed movement and balance as he dribbles the ball.. . The statue, which was officially gifted to Belfast City Council today, will be on permanent display outside Olympia Leisure Centre at the main entrance to the National Stadium at Windsor Park.. . Accepting the statue on behalf of Council at an official unveiling ceremony, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Peter McReynolds, said: Im delighted to accept ownership of this memorial to George Best, one of Belfasts most well-known sports stars and a footballer who is considered by many to be one of the games all-time greats..$

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