Born: Belfast, 22 May 1946
Died: South Kensington, 25 November 2005
Nationality: Northern Ireland
International caps: 37
International goals: 9
Position: Right winger; attacking midfielder
Signed: 1 September 1976 from Los Angeles Aztecs (free transfer)
Fulham debut: Fulham 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 4 September 1976
Fulham appearances: 47
Fulham appearances: 10
Sold: 1 November 1977 to Los Angeles Aztecs
Mercurial winger George Best scored on his Fulham debut against Bristol Rovers in 1976 in front of more than 20,000 fans at Craven Cottage. He scored ten goals in 47 appearances during his year at Craven Cottage, but eventually returned to the United States where he had previously played in the emerging North American Soccer League.
