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THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Denis Law, footballer, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews.

Denis, who was born in Aberdeen, began his footballing career with Huddersfield Town in 1956. Four years later, he was signed by Manchester City for an estimated transfer fee of £55,000, which set a new British record. After one year with City, he spent a season with the Italian side Torino before signing with Manchester United in 1962.

Denis spent 11 years with United, scoring 237 goals in 404 appearances. Nicknamed The King and The Lawman, he helped the club win the First Division in 1965 and 1967, leaving in 1973 to return to Manchester City for a season before retiring. Internationally, he played for Scotland 55 times, including at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

programme details...

• Edition No: 403
• Subject No: 402
• Broadcast date: Wed 19 Feb 1975
• Broadcast time: 7.00-7.30pm
• Recorded: Wed 12 Feb 1975
• Venue: Euston Road Studios
• Series: 15
• Edition: 16
• Code name: Barrister

on the guest list...

• Diana - wife
• Gary - son
• Andrew - son
• Robert - son
• Iain - son
• Diana - daughter
• Matt Busby
• Brian Buckley
• Joe - brother
• John - brother
• George - father
• Francis - sister
• Ina - sister
• Ruby - sister
• George Geddes
• Bill Durno
• Andrew Beattie
• Gordon Low
• Bill Shankly
• Gigi Peronace
• Joe Baker
• Pat Crerand
• Jimmy Greaves
• Isobel Spence
Filmed tributes:
• Rod Stewart
• Jack Smethurst
• Jack Crompton

related appearances...

• Matt Busby - May 1971
• Kenny Dalglish - Feb 1983
• Bryan Robson - Jan 1985
• Nobby Stiles - Nov 1991
• Les Dennis - Feb 1997

production team...

• Researcher: unknown
• Writer: unknown
• Director: Robert Reed
• Producer: Jack Crawshaw

• names above in bold indicate subjects of This Is Your Life

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Denis Law with guest Bill Shankly on This Is Your Life