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Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)

Carl Payne (b.1969) and Andy Edwards (b.1964) and Julian Jeffery

Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)
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A large block plinth surmounted by three depictions of the footballer Stanley Matthews in action as if during a game. The plinth is surrounded by 12 mosaic rounds set into the floor depicting among others Sir Stanley Matthews, the FA Cup 1953, Stoke City football strip and badge. There are two additional information panels explaining the mosaics and listing Matthews' career highlights.
Title

Sir Stanley Matthews (1915–2000)

Date

2001

Medium

bronze

Accession number

ST4_MK_S008

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation

Work type

Statue

Owner

The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation

Custodian

Stoke City FC

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

27th October 2001

Inscription description

fronth of plinth: SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS CBE / 1915 - 2000; plaque 1: SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS / FOUNDATION / State unveiled on / 27th October 2001 / by Jean Gough – Patron / Kevin Keegan / ex England International and Manager / Terry Conroy – ex stoke City / Eric Skeels – ex Stoke City / Three local children

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Located at

Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 4EG

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