Former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg dies aged 87
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg has died at the age of 87, Sky Sports reports.
Gregg was part of United's 'Busby Babes' and has been referred to as the 'Hero of Munich' for rescuing survivors of the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which 23 people were killed.
He rescued United team-mates Bobby Charlton and Dennis Viollet from the BEA Flight 609, as well as a 20-month old baby and her badly injured, pregnant mother.
"It is with great sorrow that we inform of the death of Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend Harry Gregg, OBE," a message on the Harry Gregg Foundation Facebook page said.
"Harry passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Gregg joined United from Doncaster in 1957 for £23,000, which at the time was a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, and ended up making 247 appearances for the club.
He played in a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday just 13 days after the Munich tragedy.
"It is with deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of former player Harry Gregg OBE," a Manchester United statement said on Monday.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club go out to Harry's family and friends."
He also won 25 caps for Northern Ireland, playing at the 1958 World Cup - where he was named goalkeeper of the tournament.