Sir Geoffrey Hurst
To appear in a World Cup football match is quite an achievement; to play for your country in its only-ever men’s World Cup final is even more special. You want more? How about being the only player ever to have scored a winning hat-trick in a World Cup final? Now that is a legend… Meet Sir Geoff Hurst.
Having scored a first-half equaliser in the 1966 game, controversy surrounded Hurst’s second goal - eleven minutes into a nail-biting 30 minutes of extra time. But victory was vindicated by his third decisive strike in the closing seconds of the game - arguably the most famous goal in football history, and the subject of its most enduring quote. Spotting a handful of over-zealous spectators running onto the pitch, BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme observed, "They think it’s all over… It is now!"
England swings
Whether you are a football fan or not, the 4-2 win at Wembley in July 1966 remains an unparalleled event in the history of British team sport. Admittedly, you'd have to be pretty long in the tooth to actually remember it, but history crystallises it in time as the very height of the 'Swinging London' era of fashion and music, with the Kinks' number one hit record, 'Sunny Afternoon', providing the soundtrack. More recently, the 1966 nostalgia provided the subject of the game’s perennial anthem, 'Three Lions'.
An illustrious career
Sir Geoff’s football career began with West Ham United in 1958, where he developed into a powerful centre-forward and won the FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners' Cup (1965). He later played for Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion.
Hurst then moved into management and coaching as player-manager of Telford United (1976-1979). He later managed Chelsea (1979-1981) also serving as assistant coach to the England national team under Ron Greenwood from 1977 to 1982. From 1982 to 1984 he ventured abroad to manage Kuwait SC.
Beyond football, Hurst built a successful business career and became a respected author, speaker, and ambassador for the game. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to football, he was knighted in 1998, cementing his legacy as one of England’s greatest sporting figures.
Success on a plate
Outside his professional interests, Sir Geoff has owned many personal number plates over the years, including some superb '66'-themed examples. He has decided that the time has come for them to be cherished by new owners. And four of these superb examples are currently available through Regtransfers:
1966 Geoff Hurst
Sir Geoff Hurst
World Cup 1966 Geoff Hurst
Geoff Hurst 1966 Cup
So now, in 2026, with 'Jules Rimet still gleaming', it is time for the dreaming to begin again. This year, for the first time since 1998, Scotland are also in the running, with the tantalising prospect of meeting England at some stage of the competition.
But, whatever your allegiance, whether national or on a more local level, or a general love for the beautiful game, we have the perfect plate for any football fan.
Serious offers for Sir Geoffrey Hurst’s iconic registrations are invited. Please call 01582 967777 or email sales@regtransfers.co.uk
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