The Internet Football Ground Guide - The Matt Busby Statue, Old Trafford, Manchester United FC

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The Sir Matt Busby Statue

Matt Busby took over as manager at Old Trafford in October 1945 and remained as manager for 24 years, before 'moving upstairs' to become a General Manager in 1969. He again managed the team for a short spell in the 1970-71, before finally relinquishing his management role to become a Director of the Club. During his reign the Club won five league titles (1952, 1956, 1957, 1965 & 1967), two FA Cups (1948 & 1963) plus the biggest prize of all the European Cup in 1968. He will also be remembered for creating that young team that became known as the 'Busby Babes' many of whom had their lives tragically cut short after the Munich air crash in 1958. Matt Busby himself came close to death in that disaster and was given the 'Last Rites' on two occasions following it. He recovered though to re-build the team and he was knighted after that European Cup winning success. In 1993 the Warwick Road North passing Old Trafford was officially renamed Sir Matt Busby Way. Sir Matt Busby passed away in 1994. The statue above was unveiled in 1996 in tribute to the man who was known as 'Mr Manchester United'.

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