1979 portland timbers jersey autographed by players and clyde best

for sale 1979 portland timbers jersey autographed by players and clyde best In a sport with over 159 years of history, the name Clyde Best still stands out. While the England Football Association traces back to 1863, it wasn’t until the 1960s that a Black player laced up in the top tier of English soccer. Best, who played for West Ham United between 1968 and 1976, was one of several Black players who paved the way for those who came after. Best endured his share of racist chants from opposing fans throughout the country, but quickly became a fan favorite in West London. Whether asked to receive the ball deep in midfield and carry it forward, take a shot from outside the box or be an aerial option in the box on set pieces, Best did it all. The forward may be most remembered for his 221 appearances with the Hammers and helping break the color barrier in English soccer, but his story cannot be told without the inclusion of the Timbers. Best spent five years in the Rose City, scoring 38 goals and contributing 27 assists. He played 115 games in Green and Gold, his second-longest tenure with a single club, after West Ham.

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