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  1. Clyde Best
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    Clyde Best - Wikipedia

    • 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

    Early and personal life

    Best moved from Bermuda to England at the age of 17, to play for West Ham United. Upon his arrival he was looked … See more

    Playing career

    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

    Managerial career

    Best was an assistant coach for the San Diego Sockers for a brief period in the early 1990s. Best coached the Bermuda national team from 1997 to 1999. See more

    Black History Month - Clyde Best scores first ... - West Ham United FC
    Best was a ground-breaking figure, becoming the first black centre forward to lead the line for the Hammers, ignoring terrible racist abuse to become a true hero among West Ham supporters.
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  1. West Ham United FC
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    Black History Month - Clyde Best scores first ... - West …

    Oct 4, 2023 · Best was a ground-breaking figure, becoming the first black centre forward to lead the line for the Hammers, ignoring terrible racist abuse to become a true hero among West Ham supporters.

     
  3. West Ham Till I Die
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    Three Black Pioneers - 50 years on | West Ham …

    Apr 1, 2022 · The three players were Clyde Best, Ade Coker and Clive Charles and the game was played at Upton Park on 1 April 1972, almost six years before West Brom’s celebrated trio stepped onto the Portman Road turf.

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    Clyde Best | FURD

    At 18, Best was signed for West Ham United and played his first match against Arsenal on 25th August 1969. He went on to play 188 League games for West Ham, scoring 47 goals between 1969 and 1976.

  6. Evening Standard
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    How West Ham's Clyde Best kept the racists quiet by …

    Dec 21, 2016 · Best made 221 appearances for West Ham between 1968-76, scoring 58 goals. He also took shedloads of vile, racist abuse without once retaliating. Before shedding light on the title of his...

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    How many seasons did Clyde Best Play at West Ham?
    He played seven seasons at West Ham from 1969 to 1976 and played 221 games, scoring 58 goals. Born in Bermuda, Clyde Best was one of the first pioneers for the modern black footballer in England. There weren’t many black players playing in the old first division back then and Clyde suffered taunts and abuse from away fans on a regular basis.

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    Who is West Ham legend Clyde Best?
    West Ham legend and MBE Clyde Best talks his early career and football in his native Bermuda. Bermuda-born Clyde Best remains a cult hero at West Ham. A trailblazer for black footballers in the late 60’s and 70’s, Best played alongside the likes of Bobby Moore, Sir Trevor Brooking and Geoff Hurst.

    Clyde Best: “If players haven’t got the right attitude, I ... - Medium

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    When did Clyde Best leave West Ham?
    He left West Ham in 1976 and continued his career in the Netherlands and the United States. He later coached the Bermuda national team for three years from 1997 to 1999. Clyde Best was awarded an MBE in Jan 2006 for his services to football and the community in Bermuda.

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    How many goals did Clyde Cyril Best Score for West Ham?
    Best made 221 appearances for West Ham between 1968-76, scoring 58 goals. He also took shedloads of vile, racist abuse without once retaliating. 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.

    How West Ham's Clyde Best kept the racists quiet by scoring goals

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    How old was George Best when he started playing for West Ham?
    Born 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 August 1969. He went on to play 188 League games for West Ham, scoring 47 goals between 1969 and 1976.

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    Who played at West Ham United in 1972?
    That particular piece of football history proudly belongs to West Ham United. The three players were Clyde Best, Ade Coker and Clive Charles and the game was played at Upton Park on 1 April 1972, almost six years before West Brom’s celebrated trio stepped onto the Portman Road turf. Today marks the 50th anniversary of that momentous occasion.

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    The original Three Degrees: Best remembered during …

    Oct 12, 2020 · Clyde Best and West Ham United colleagues Clive Charles and Ade Coker became the first three black players to be named together in the starting line-up of an English Football League team when...

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    ‘West Ham has a proud history of playing black players’

    Jan 6, 2023 · Clyde Best, Clive Charles and Ade Coker played together for the first time in the claret and blue on 1 April 1972 at home to Spurs. Ade Coker scored, along with Trever Brooking. Although it made the news at the time, …

  10. The Royal Gazette
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    Clyde Best enjoys special visit to former club West Ham

    May 9, 2023 · Bermuda legend Clyde Best enjoyed a walk down memory lane after spending a few days visiting former side West Ham United. Best, who became a pioneer for Black players at West Ham,...

  11. BBC
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    Clyde Best: A black footballing pioneer - BBC

    Jun 18, 2020 · The Bermuda-born West Ham Utd striker recalls coming to England as a teenager in the 1960s and overcoming the rampant racism in English football. The inside and personal story of the key...

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    Clyde BEST - League appearances. - West Ham …

    Clyde Best is pictured above playing for The Hammers in their goalless draw. on 17th November 1973, against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Biography of his West Ham United career.

  13. CNN
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    Clyde Best: Football pioneer - CNN

  14. Express
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    West Ham legend Clyde Best recalls vivid and shocking hostile past

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    Clyde Best: “If players haven’t got the right attitude, I ... - Medium

  16. West Ham Till I Die
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  17. Daily Mail
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