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Alf Ramsey

Sir Alfred Ernest Ramsey (January 22, 1920-April 28, 1999) was a footballer and manager of the English national football team from 1963 to 1974. During his time as manager, England won the 1966 World Cup.

Before, he had played as a footballer for Southampton F.C and Tottenham Hotspur. He retired from playing in 1955 to become manager of Ipswich Town F.C, which he managed until he was made England manager in 1963. He was sacked in 1974.