The Best 21 Sir Matt Busby European Cup - Busby insisted on his Babes competing in the newly founded European Cup, disregarding the desires of the Football Association. The remainder is, of course, history. They would win the league again in 1965 and 1967, giving Sir Matt the opportunity to win the European Cup, which he achieved in 1968 when United defeated Benfica 4-1 at Wembley, a fitting memorial to those who had died ten years previously. Busby was knighted for his contributions to the game as a result of his achievement.
Sir Matt famously said after winning the European Cup in 1968, "The greatest night of my life, the realization of my deepest ambition to become the first English team to win the European Cup." I'm pleased. Busby and his club entered the 1957-58 season with high hopes of winning the Football League, the FA Cup, and the European Cup. On 6 February 1958, while returning from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade, their jet crashed on the runway at Munich Airport. Among the 23 persons slain were seven players and three club administrators.
Sir Matt Busby is credited for laying the groundwork for Manchester United to become the world's largest club. During the 1950's, the Scottish manager energised English football with a bright youthful squad dubbed the Busby Babes. Busby and his side entered the 1957-58 English football season with high hopes of capturing the Football League championship, the FA Cup, and the European Cup. On 6 February 1958, while returning from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade, their jet crashed on the runway at Munich-Riem Airport.
