Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ron Flowers Biography and Timeline

Follow Ron Flowers through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Ron Flowers, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1960–1966Years on this page

1960

1960 FA Cup Winning Defence

Defender · London · Sport / Football

Plays an important part in the Wolves defence as the side defeats Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup final.

1962

Equalising Penalty Against Hungary

Midfielder · Rancagua · Sport / Football

Converts a second-half penalty to bring England level against Hungary, but the team subsequently concedes again and loses its first match of the tournament.

Penalty Opens Argentina Victory

Midfielder · Rancagua · Sport / Football

Scores from the penalty spot to put England ahead against Argentina in a group match that becomes essential to their qualification hopes.

World Cup

Sport / Football

Scores fron the penalty spot in Englands opening game against Hungary, but England lose 2-1.

1966

World Cup Winner

Midfielder · London · Sport / Football

Ron Flowers joins the 1966 champions as an experienced midfielder from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Though he remains on the sidelines during the tournament, he is one of the official England squad members.

Records, sources and methodology

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