On this day in 2000, footballing legend Sir Stanley Matthews passed away at the age of 85.
A Stoke native, Matthews played for only two clubs in his long and illustrious career – Stoke City and Blackpool. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Matthews’ playing career lasted for nearly 35 years. He made his first senior appearance for Stoke City on 19 March 1932 against Bury at Gigg Lane as the Potters won the match 1-0. His last appearance for Stoke came in 1965 and at the ripe age of 50.