Scanlon passes away

Former Busby Babe dies at the age of 74

By Richard Bailey   Last updated: 23rd December 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

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Former Busby Babe Albert Scanlon has died at the age of 74, Manchester United have confirmed.

Scanlon had been suffering from ill health for some time, having been admitted to hospital in October with kidney problems and pneumonia, and sadly passed away on Tuesday.

The outside forward came through the ranks at Old Trafford and made his debut in 1954, at the tender age of 19.

Scanlon was a survivor of the Munich air crash in 1958 in which eight of his team-mates and three club officials lost their lives.

Scanlon went on to recover from the broken leg and fractured skull he suffered as a result of the crash to go on and score 16 goals that season.

The former Newcastle man eventually left United in 1960 before spells with the Magpies, Lincoln, Mansfield and Newport County.

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A club statement read: "Everyone at Manchester United sends deepest condolences to Albert's family and friends."

Meanwhile United boss Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's official website: "I have known Albert since I came to Manchester United and he was always a pleasant and delightful man.

"He was always cheery and never lost his sense of humour despite the experience he had, and to come through that shows his strength of character.

"He will be a great loss, as he was a popular man, and our condolences go to his family."

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Dave Mclachlan (Manchester United fan) says...

Another one of the true legends , not one of the modern supposed legends. RIP Albert thank you for your part in the history of our great club

Posted 14:40 23rd December 2009

Jason Irwin (Manchester United fan) says...

God must have need a new forward. RIP Mr. Scanlon let the other Busby Babes know we haven't forgot them down here on earth just as we will never forget you.

Posted 14:39 23rd December 2009

Chris Clayton (Manchester United fan) says...

R.I.P. Albert Scanlon.. Busby Babe, NEVER to be forgotten, my condolences to all family and friends.

Posted 14:31 23rd December 2009

Harun Yahya (Manchester United fan) says...

A great pillar of Manchester united has fallen. Albert Scanlon was a great servant to the club. My thoughts are with his family, ,,, Long live the busby babes

Posted 14:04 23rd December 2009

Earl Harrison (Manchester United fan) says...

Goodbye and God bless to a MUFC LEGEND with Deepest Condolences to all his family. R.I.P.

Posted 13:35 23rd December 2009

Sam Mervyn (Manchester United fan) says...

He was one of the few remaining Busby Babes. May he rest in peace. Our players of that era will never ever be forgotten.

Posted 12:29 23rd December 2009

Daniel Broman (Manchester United fan) says...

R.I.P Albert Scanlon Join Sir Matt, Duncan Edwards and the rest if the babes playing football in heaven. A lovely man and part of the greatest group of young men, football will ever see.

Posted 12:13 23rd December 2009

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