TO MARK the 30th anniversary of Escape To Victory, six of the football legends who starred in the classic war movie will be at next month's Spring Memorabilia Show in Birmingham, organisers have announced.
Ossie Ardiles (pictured), John Wark, Kevin Beattie, Russell Osman, Mike Summerbee and Kevin O'Callaghan will meet fans and sign autographs at the NEC on Saturday March 26, the first day of the show.
Directed by John Huston, Escape To Victory is the story of a group of Allied prisoners of war in WWII who agree to play an exhibition match against a German team, only to get caught up in a Nazi propaganda stunt.
Despite the bias of the match officials and brutal tackling of the opposition, the lads are determined to outplay their captors - and make a break for freedom.
The six legends are:�
Ossie Ardiles - Became a cult hero in England after winning the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982 with Spurs. Stared in Escape To Victory as Carlos Rey.
John Wark - Scotland and Ipswich midfielder who won a record four Player of the Year awards. Stared in Escape To Victory as Arthur Hayes.
Kevin Beattie - England and Ipswich defender hailed by Sir Bobby Robson as the best English born player that he had ever seen.
Russell Osman - Played nearly 400 games for Ipswich Town and represented England 11 times. Stared in Escape To Victory as Doug Clure.
Mike Summerbee - One of the most influential players in the Manchester City side which won four trophies between 1968 and 1970.
Kevin O'Callaghan - Played on the wing for Ipswich and won 21 caps for Ireland. Appeared in Escape To
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[Source: Coventry Telegraph - The Geek Files]
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