1941 December 8th
Birth of Geoffrey Charles Hurst
Birth of Geoffrey Charles Hurst
Football player and manager history
Geoff Hurst
Explore 17 football history records associated with Geoff Hurst, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1964 May 2nd
FA Cup Final Equaliser
Scores West Ham's second equaliser in the 3-2 FA Cup final victory over Preston North End.
1965
European Cup Winners Cup
Hurst is back at Wembley for the final of the Hurst is back at Wembley for the final of the European Cup Winners Cup against 1860 Munich, and West Ham won 2-0
1966
Debut
Given his debut for England by manager Alf Ramsey
1966
Geoff Hurst West Ham Supporters Honour
Geoff Hurst collects the Hammer of the Year award for his attacking contribution to West Ham United during the 1965–66 season.
1966
Hurst Replaces Injured Greaves
Hurst entered England's starting attack after Greaves was injured and kept his place through the team's successful World Cup final.
1966 July 23rd
Quarter-Final Winner Against Argentina
Heads the only goal in England's tense quarter-final against Argentina, taking the hosts into the semi-finals with a 1-0 victory.
1966 July 30th
Equalising Header In World Cup Final
Draws England level after West Germany's early opener, scoring the first of his three goals in the 1966 final and bringing the hosts back into contention.
1966 July 30th
World Cup
Scores a hat-trick as England win the World Cup in football.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Geoff Hurst becomes the first man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final as England beat West Germany after extra time.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Geoff Hurst scores three times against West Germany in the 1966 final, including two extra-time goals. His striking performance completes England’s 4-2 Wembley victory and secures the world title.
1969
Hurst Earns Third Hammer of the Year Award
Geoff Hurst gains another Hammer of the Year award after continuing to lead West Ham United’s frontline with forceful finishing.
1970
Hurst Reunites With Greaves at West Ham
Hurst became Greaves' teammate at West Ham, bringing together two forwards who had competed for places in England's 1966 team.
1970 June 2nd
Hurst Breaks Romania Deadlock
Geoff Hurst scores the only goal against Romania in the second half, giving England a winning start to the 1970 World Cup group stage.
1970 June 7th
Hurst Leads England Forward Line Against Brazil
Geoff Hurst starts as England’s centre-forward against Brazil but cannot find a breakthrough against the South American side.
1972
Geoff Hurst Leaves West Ham for Stoke
Geoff Hurst departs West Ham United for Stoke City after a long spell as a prolific centre-forward and an integral member of the club’s cup-winning teams.
2004
English Football Hall of Fame
Hurst is inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame