1966 FIFA World Cup Final - Alan Ball
Alan Ball’s energy on the right side of England’s midfield helped sustain attacks throughout the 4–2 extra-time win over West Germany.
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Alan Ball Biography and Timeline
Follow Alan Ball through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Alan Ball, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1966–1981Years on this page
1966
High Energy Final Performance
Provides sustained running and attacking support in England's final victory over West Germany, including involvement in the build-up to key chances.
World Cup Winner
Alan Ball supplies relentless running on England’s right side during the Wembley final. His energetic support helps Geoff Hurst and the other attackers persist through 120 minutes against West Germany.
World Cup Winner
Alan Ball's tireless running and attacking support help England sustain pressure throughout the exhausting extra-time final against West Germany.
1970
Ball Strikes Crossbar Against Brazil
Alan Ball hits the crossbar with an England attempt against Brazil as the defending champions seek an equaliser in Guadalajara.
1970 First Division Champions
Alan Ball plays a major midfield role in the Everton side that wins the 1969–70 First Division title with an attacking style of football.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Alan Ball
The 1970 English league championship was earned by Everton with Alan Ball among the midfielders associated with the team. Alan Ball featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
1981
Ball Joins Southampton Keegan Era
Alan Ball adds experience and incisive passing to Southampton's midfield during Kevin Keegan's time at the club, connecting the established internationals in Lawrie McMenemy's squad.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.