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    • Clyde Cyril Best OBE (born 24 February 1951) is a Bermudian former football player. He was one of the first black players in First Division football in England, scoring 47 goals as a striker for West Ham United between 1968 and 1976. See more

    Date of birth24 February 1951
    Place of birthSomerset, Bermuda
    Position(s)Striker
    Full nameClyde Cyril Best MBE
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    Best moved from Bermuda to England at the age of 17, to play for West Ham United. Upon his arrival he was looked after by club captain Bobby Moore. He has credited Moore and fellow West Ham players Harry Redknapp… See more

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    As one of England's first black footballers, Best was regularly targeted with racist chanting from the terraces, but eventually became a fan favourite at Upton Park. He was a strong, powerful player with the skills of the traditi… See more

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    7 Things You Don’t Know About Clyde Best, But Should

    WEBApr 6, 2024 · Here are 7 facts you should know about Bermudian sporting legend, Clyde Cyril Best. 1. Clyde Cyril Best was born in Bermuda on February 24th, 1951. Growing up he played for local teams the Ireland …

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    WEBSep 21, 2023 · In a sport with over 159 years of history, the name Clyde Best still stands out. While the England Football Association traces back to 1863, it wasn’t until the 1960s that a Black player laced up in the top tier …

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    Clyde Best – My Perfect Player: ‘The nicest? Bobby …

    WEBJan 9, 2020 · Clyde Best was one of the first black players to play in the First Division in England when he played for West Ham between 1968 and 1976. He was a fan favourite at Upton Park and was also part...

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    Who is Clyde Best?
    Clyde Best (born 24 February 1951) is a former football player. He has played for Bermuda national team. He was awarded an Order of the British Empire. When Clyde Best was 16, he moved from Bermuda to England . Best made his first goal on 3 September 1969. He had 218 games and 58 goals with West Ham.

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    What is so special about Clyde?
    “The special thing about Clyde is that he truly believed it was his job, his vocation, to pave the way for future black players. “You can’t overestimate the impact he had on the club, English football and society. He was a role model for so many following in his footsteps.”

    ‘Best was a pioneer but it came at a price’ - The Royal Gazette

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    What is the Clyde Best Story?
    Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story is described as “a firsthand look at overcoming racial adversity through the lens of an iconic Bermudian soccer player: Clyde Best.” Left: Best climbs above Derby County goalkeeper Colin Boulton as Derby’s Roy McFarland looks on in a game which took place on January 21, 1972.

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    What did Clyde Best look like?
    Heavy built and black, Clyde Best did not look like the typical footballer that the fans expected to see playing back in the seventies. On appearance, many would expect him to be in the boxing ring as opposed to the football pitch.

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    WEBClyde Cyril Best MBE [born 24 February 24th 1951 in Bermuda] is a former professional football player, and a legend in local sporting circles. Regarded by many as one of the greatest athletes...

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    WEBBorn in Bermuda on 24th February 1951, Best gained his first cap at the age of 15 playing for the Bermudian national team. At 18, Best was signed for West Ham United and played his first match against Arsenal on 25th …

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    WEBDec 21, 2016 · Before shedding light on the title of his book, though, Clyde Cyril Best MBE, is eager to broach the subject of black managers — or rather the lack of them.

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    Clyde Best: One of the first black role models in English football

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