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John Charles

Welsh soccer player
William John Charles CBE was a Welsh footballer who played as a centre-forward or as a centre-back. Best known for his first stint at Leeds United and Juventus, he was rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Wales. Wikipedia
Born: December 27, 1931, Swansea, United Kingdom
Died: February 21, 2004 (age 72 years), Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
Spouse: Glenda Vero (m. 1987–2004)
Height: 6′ 2″
Nationality: British and Welsh
Siblings: Mel Charles