1948
Busby Secures Cup Against Blackpool
A 4-2 result over Blackpool brings Manchester United the trophy under Busby.
Football player and manager history
Matty Busby
Explore 8 football history records associated with Matty Busby, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
Man Utd chartered an aeroplane to fly them home from their European Cup match against the Yugoslavian team Red Star Belgrade, which ended in a 3-3 draw (United won the tie 5-4 on aggregate)
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
Matt Busby is seriously injured and had to stay in hospital for some time after the crash, and is read his last rites twice.
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
Seven of Manchester United's players die immediately, and Duncan Edwards dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries.
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
The British European Airways Flight 609 crashes on its 3rd attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport, 23 of the 44 passengers on board die including 8 of the "Busby Babes".
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
1958 February 6th
Munich Air Disaster
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with United's coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager.
1963
Busby Secures Cup Against Leicester City
The trophy goes to Manchester United as Busby's side overcome Leicester City by 3-1.