Happy birthday! Bobby Charlton turns 88 today
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Bobby Charlton is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.
Popular footballer Bobby Charlton has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Charlton, a cultural icon
Born Robert Charlton in Ashington on October 11, 1937, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Charlton's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bobby hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bobby Charlton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.
Happy Birthday, Bobby, you're the best!
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