THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
George Best
Northern Irish footballer (1946–2005)
George Best was born on May 22, 1946 in Belfast, United Kingdom and died on November 25, 2005, aged 59.
Born
May 22, 1946
George Best died aged 59.
Died: November 25, 2005
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Professions
- sports commentator, athlete, association football player
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
More about George Best
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Height
- 176 cm
All birth date sources
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- Argentine Soccer Database
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
- Find a Grave
- filmportal.de
- Dictionary of Irish Biography
- Discogs
- Transfermarkt
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was George Best when they died?
George Best died aged 59.
When is George Best’s birthday?
George Best’s recorded birthday is May 22.
Where was George Best born?
George Best was born in Belfast, United Kingdom.
How tall is George Best?
George Best’s recorded height is 176 cm.
When did George Best die?
George Best died on November 25, 2005.