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Sir Bobby Charlton visits the National Football Museum to pay tribute to Sir Tom Finney
On 18 March Museum President, Sir Bobby Charlton, visited the National Football Museum to pay tribute to Museum Vice-President, Sir Tom Finney. Sir Bobby chatted with Sir Tom and then recorded a heartfelt tribute film message that will feature in the exhibition Local Hero: Football Legend, celebrating the life and times of Sir Tom Finney.
The exhibition, which opens to the public on 28 March 2009, will pay tribute to the footballing genius of Sir Tom, who played for Preston North End for his entire career. However it will also look at the stories behind the man, born and bred in Preston, who makes an impact on everyone he meets. Photographs, film, objects and peoples memories will all be included.
The launch of the exhibition will coincide with Sir Tom Finney Day on 26 March and a Gala dinner taking place at Preston 's Guildhall in the evening.
Other great names who have recorded tribute messages for the film include Ryan Giggs (Sir Tom's favourite player from the current game), David Moyes (Everton manager and former Preston NE manager), several former PNE greats and Ian Penrose (New Football Pools boss)
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