Bobby Moore
(1941-1993), FootballerSitter in 11 portraits
In July 1966, the England football team won their first and only World Cup victory. The iconic image of captain, Bobby Moore, lifting the Jules Rimet trophy cemented Moore as the poster boy of a golden period in English football. Moore joined West Ham as a groundstaff boy and played his debut against Manchester United in September 1958. He dedicated many hours to training, and in 1962 was named captain, the twenty-one year old leader of a dynamic young team. Considered one of the sport's best defenders, Moore was a composed and commanding captain with immaculate timing. Known for his intelligence and sportsmanship on the pitch, he was also widely regarded as a great gentleman of the game.
Bobby Moore meeting young fans
by Reg Speller, for Fox Photos Ltd
bromide print, 1 August 1962
On display in Room 28 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG x199764
by Monte Fresco, for Daily Mirror
bromide print, December 1963
NPG x199766
by Syndication International Ltd
bromide print, 3 October 1964
NPG x199765
Bobby Moore with a portrait by Leighton Jones
by Monte Fresco, for Daily Mirror
bromide print, 1968
NPG x199768
Bobby Moore with locals on the beach
by Monte Fresco, for Daily Mirror
bromide print, 21 July 1971
NPG x199771
Franz Beckenbauer; Bobby Moore
by Terry O'Neill
bromide print, mid 1970s
NPG x199770
Christina Elizabeth ('Tina') Moore (née Dean); Dean Moore; Bobby Moore; Roberta Moore
by Terry O'Neill
bromide print, circa 1975
NPG x199767
by Leslie Strong, for The Sun
bromide print, April 1975
NPG x199769
by Kent Gavin, for Daily Mirror
bromide print, April 1975
NPG x199772
Related People
- Dean Moore (son)
- Roberta Moore (daughter)
- Christina Elizabeth ('Tina') Moore (née Dean) (wife)
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