Belfast unveils renamed airport as Best tribute

GEORGE BEST was paid the ultimate accolade yesterday when his home town airport was renamed in his honour.

Belfast unveils renamed airport as Best tribute
Tue, 23 May, 2006 - 01:00
Ian Graham

On the day that would have been the soccer genius’s 60th birthday, Belfast City Airport became the George Best Belfast City Airport.

Family, friends and fans were among more than 200 people who gathered for the ceremony outside the airport.

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