Charlton
Americannoun
noun
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Bobby, full name Sir Robert Charlton . born 1937, English footballer; played for Manchester United (1956–73) and England (1958–70) for whom he played 106 times, scoring 49 goals (an England record)
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his brother, Jack, full name John Charlton. born 1935, English footballer: played for Leeds United (1952–73) and England for whom he won 35 caps; manager of the Republic of Ireland (1986–95)
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The Charlton man provides physicality and endeavour and will pop up with the odd goal here and there - his record of 10 in 49 caps is not to be sniffed at.
From BBC
Charlton Heston’s traditional parting of the Red Sea once occupied uncontested territory over Easter and Passover, save for when NBC reran Franco Zeffirelli’s 1977 miniseries “Jesus of Nazareth,” followed by 1985’s “A.D.,” dramatizing the Acts of the Apostles.
From Salon
Having said that, you can watch Charlton Heston part the Red Sea when “The Ten Commandments” airs on ABC.
From Salon
"I couldn't believe it, my beloved Hull City were up against Georgie Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law. That's like having Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe in the same team," Kelly recalled on the BBC's Sporting Witness programme.
From BBC
Andrew Charlton, managing director of consultants Aviation Advocacy agrees.
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