What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Bert Whalley (1912-1958) Born Ashton-under-Lyne Stalybridge Celtic and Manchester United player Coach to the Busby Babes Tragically died at Munich on 6 February 1958 Loved by his family, friends and the local community Recorded plaque organisation: Professional Footballers Association.
Bert Whalley was a footballer who played for Stalybridge Celtic and Manchester United before becoming a coach to the Busby Babes; he tragically died in the Munich air disaster in 1958.
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