Lamar Hunt and the fellow owners of the now extinct North American Soccer League recruited in the past stars such as George Best,Johan Cruyff,Pele,Carlos Alberto,Beckenbauer,Johan Neeskens,Bobby Moore and Rodney Marsh in their attempt to bring soccer to America. James Lawton writing in the Independent analyses Beckham's chances of succeeding where they failed. .Article here...and a look at a bit of Beck's speech at the unveiling ceremony below.
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