Geoff Hurst

Biography

Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst is a renowned English former professional footballer, born on December 8, 1941. As a striker, he became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, leading England to a 4–2 victory over West Germany in 1966. A prolific goal-scorer, Hurst also enjoyed success with West Ham United, Stoke City, and West Bromwich Albion, before managing Telford United and coaching in the England set-up.