FA Cup Final Played Through Injury
Gerry Byrne played much of Liverpool's 1965 FA Cup final against Leeds United with a broken collarbone, helping the team secure its first victory in the competition.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gerry Byrne Biography and Timeline
Follow Gerry Byrne through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Gerry Byrne, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1965–1966Years on this page
1965
1966
World Cup Winner
Gerry Byrne represents Liverpool in England’s 22-player squad for the 1966 World Cup. He does not receive match minutes, but is included in the group that takes the trophy at Wembley.
Records, sources and methodology
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