Equaliser Against Brazil
Scores England's equalising goal in the first half against Brazil, briefly restoring parity before the defending champions pull clear after the break.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gerry Hitchens Biography and Timeline
Follow Gerry Hitchens through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Gerry Hitchens, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1962–1962Years on this page
1962
World Cup Goal Against Brazil
Gerry Hitchens scores against Brazil in the opening knock out stage but England lose 1-3.
World Cup Group Qualification
England reached the knockout stage after losing 2-1 to Hungary, defeating Argentina 3-1, and drawing 0-0 with Bulgaria.
World Cup Squad Call-Up
Gerry Hitchens was called up to replace an injured Bobby Smith.
World Cup Strike Partnership
Bobby Smith's injury forced Jimmy Greaves to play with new strike partners, first Gerry Hitchens and then debutant Alan Peacock.
Records, sources and methodology
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