1960
1960 FA Cup Winning Defence
Plays an important part in the Wolves defence as the side defeats Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup final.
Football playing history
Ron Flowers
Explore 5 football history records associated with Ron Flowers, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1962
World Cup
Scores fron the penalty spot in Englands opening game against Hungary, but England lose 2-1.
1962 May 31st
Equalising Penalty Against Hungary
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.
1962 June 2nd
Penalty Opens Argentina Victory
Scores from the penalty spot to put England ahead against Argentina in a group match that becomes essential to their qualification hopes.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
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.