ABSTRACT

Marsh was born in 1944, Best in 1946. Both played professional football in the 1960s, and, while Best is acknowledged as the finest player of his generation, Marsh offered a thrilling rivalry. Marsh moved to Florida to play for Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1976. He stayed in the United States, managing the Rowdies and two other clubs in the 1980s. After his glorious years in Manchester, Best also went to play in the United States in 1976, playing for NASL clubs in LA, Fort Lauderdale, and San Jose.