The Red Devils icon had a wicked sense of humour and never shied away from poking fun at others - and indeed himself
George Best is an iconic figure at Manchester United and with good reason, having made over 450 appearances for the club, scoring just under 200 goals.
Hailed as a "genius" by Matt Busby, the 'Belfast Boy' dazzled with his dribbling ability and helped the Red Devils win two league titles and the European Cup before moving on in 1974.
However, his antics off the pitch overshadowed his exploits on it and difficulties with alcohol accelerated his decline.