Ivan Beswick
Ivan Beswick (2 January 1936 – 4 June 2012) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.[1]
Club career
Born in New Moston, Manchester, Beswick was signed as a sixteen year old by Manchester United in 1952.[2] After appearing in the FA Youth Cup alongside Manchester United legends Duncan Edwards, David Pegg and Eddie Colman, Beswick was released by coach Jimmy Murphy in 1957, having collapsed for a third time due to internal bleeding caused by a perforated ulcer.[2]
After surgery to remove the ulcers, Beswick joined Oldham Athletic in 1958, and went on to make 49 appearances in all competitions. He later played for Stalybridge Celtic.[2]
Personal life
Following his retirement, Beswick went on to study engineering at The University of Manchester and University of Salford.[3] He founded Safeline, a metal detector company, in 1988.[3]
He died on 4 June 2012 after suffering a stroke.[2]
References
- ^ "Ivan Beswick". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Keegan, Mike (13 June 2012). "Illness forced Busby Babes starlet Ivan Beswick out of Manchester United team - but it could have saved his life". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Katie (14 July 2012). "Bamford memorial for ex-Busby Babe Ivan Beswick". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2022.