LEGENDS Denis Law and Jimmy Greaves were amongst the latest inductees to the Football Walk of Fame at the National Football Museum.
The Manchester United hero and Tottenham’s highest goalscorer join the likes of the 1966 England World Cup winning England team, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This year’s additions to Football Walk of Fame are Law, Greaves, Eusebio, Alfredo Di Stefano and Paolo Maldini.
Legendary sport artist Paul Trevillion, is the man behind the designs of the plaques.
Greater Manchester’s newly appointed Mayor, Andy Burnham, joined Law and Greaves’ son, Andy, at the ceremony.
Also in attendance was Mike Summerbee, Gordon Taylor, artist Trevillion and Walk of Fame CEO and founder David Courtney.
Football Walk of Fame inductee Law said: “I’m honoured to enter the Football Walk of Fame alongside some of the game’s all time greats, in the city where I spent most of my career.”
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Kevin Haygarth, Interim Director at the National Football Museum, said: “The Football Walk of Fame is a unique celebration of some of the game’s greatest players, and we’re delighted that Law and Andy Greaves have been able to join us for this year’s event.”
Trevillion commented: “It’s been wonderful to draw five new inductees for the Walk of Fame – they are all incredible players, though as a Tottenham fan, Greaves of course holds a special place in my heart.
“The National Football Museum is the perfect place for the Football Walk of Fame.”
Courtney said: “It’s been a brilliant day – I’d like to thank everyone for their support in helping bring the Football Walk of Fame to life, in particular Trevillion and the team at the National Football Museum.”
The Football Walk of Fame is a permanent ‘free to view’ tribute to the global icons of international football.
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