1966 heroes' humility remembered 60 years on

They won the World Cup but kept their reunions private, shunning publicity.

What happened. The article reflects on the humility of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, who held private annual golf reunions away from the public eye.

• Squad met yearly for golf and dinner with partners.
• They never sought publicity or freebies for their reunions.
• Some players waited 43 years for winners' medals.

The piece urges greater celebration of the 1966 heroes' legacy.

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