George Cohen

About

Retired right back who helped England win the Rugby World Cup in 1966. He played on Fulham F.C. from 1956 until 1969. Soccer player George Best once described him as "the best full-back I ever played against."

Before Fame

He began his 13-year career with Fulham in 1956. 

Trivia

He was an inductee of the Football Hall of Fame. He published an autobiography in 2003.

Family Life

He and his wife, Daphne, had two sons together: Anthony and Andrew. 

Associated With

He blazed the way for future English national rugby stars like Tony Underwood.