Sir Matt Busby League Titles

The legendary manager who rebuilt Manchester United after Munich and led them to European Cup glory.

Sir Alexander Matthew Busby (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994) was a Scottish football player and manager, who managed Manchester United between 1945 and 1969 and again for the 1970–71 season. He was the first manager of an English team to win the European Cup and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.

Quick Facts

Manager: Sir Matt Busby
Club: Manchester United
Total league titles: 5
Last title season: 1966–67
Key era: Post-War Reconstruction

Lore & Background

In his 25 years with Manchester United, Busby won five league championships, two FA Cups and the European Cup.

Did You Know?

Eight of the Busby Babes died in the Munich air disaster.
Busby was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1968 and made a Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great in 1972.

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