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Stanley Matthews, born on February 1, 1915 in Hanley, United Kingdom, was an association football player, autobiographer and association football coach. Death is recorded on February 23, 2000, at the age of 85. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Ballon d'Or, Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and 1 more. Stanley Matthews was listed at 174 cm.
My Take
Sir Stanley Matthews is one of football's true legends, and the details still astonish me. The only player knighted while still playing, the first Ballon d'Or winner, and a man who stayed at the top level into his late forties. What I respect most isn't the trophies but the longevity, a wing craftsman who beat defenders with dribbling rather than flash, sustained by a famously disciplined, teetotal life. Born into a working-class town, he became a global symbol of the gentleman athlete. Modern players could learn plenty from his endurance and humility. I hold him in the deepest regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stanley Matthews
- Name (Japanese)
- スタンリー・マシューズ
- Reading
- すたんりー・ましゅーず
- Born
- February 1, 1915 – February 23, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hanley, United Kingdom
- Height
- 174 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Ballon d'Or
- Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
- Knight Bachelor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stanley Matthews born?
Born February 1, 1915.
When did Stanley Matthews die?
Died February 23, 2000, aged 85.
Where was Stanley Matthews from?
Stanley Matthews was from Hanley, United Kingdom.
What did Stanley Matthews do?
Stanley Matthews worked as association football player, autobiographer, association football coach.
How tall was Stanley Matthews?
Stanley Matthews was 174 cm.
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