Bio:
Bobby Moore played his last game for West Ham in an FA Cup tie against Hereford United in January 1974. He was injured in the match. On 14 March the same year, he left West Ham after more than 15 years. He took with him the club record for appearances, which was later overtaken by Billy Bonds. He also held the most international caps for an outfield player.
He joined London rivals Fulham, who were in the Second Division, for £25,000. During Moore’s first season there, they defeated West Ham in a League Cup tie. They then reached the FA Cup Final where they faced West Ham again. This time Fulham lost the game, 2–0, and Moore made his final appearance at Wembley as a professional player.
Moore played his final professional game in England for Fulham on 14 May 1977 against Blackburn Rovers. He played for two teams in the North American Soccer League. He joined San Antonio Thunder in 1976, playing 24 games and scoring 1 goal. In 1978, he played 7 games for Seattle Sounders. During 1976, Team USA made a final appearance on the international field. They played games against Italy, Brazil, and an England team captained by Gerry Francis. This was the U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament. It capitalised on NASL. More importantly, England and Italy both failed to qualify for the European Championships that year.
Factfile:
- Full Name: Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore
- Position: Defender
- Date of Birth: 12.04.1941
- Birthplace: Barking, Essex
- Nation: England
- Caps: 108
- Goals: 2
- Club Career: Fulham
- Period: 1974-1977
- League Games, 124
- League Goals, 1
- Previous Club: West Ham United
- Transfer Fee: £25.000
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