Stan Mortensen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Stanley Harding Mortensen (26 May 1921 – 22 May 1991) was an English professional footballer, notable for his part in the 1953 FA Cup final (subsequently known as the "Matthews Final"), in which he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a Wembley FA Cup Final. He was also both the first player to score for England in a FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and the first England player to score in the tournament proper.
Quick facts about Stan Mortensen
- Full name: Stan Mortensen
- Born: 1921-05-26
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q783688
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Who is Stan Mortensen?
Stanley Harding Mortensen (26 May 1921 – 22 May 1991) was an English professional footballer, notable for his part in the 1953 FA Cup final (subsequently known as the "Matthews Final"), in which he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a Wembley FA Cup Final.
What nationality is Stan Mortensen?
Stan Mortensen is United Kingdom.
When was Stan Mortensen born?
Stan Mortensen was born on 1921-05-26.
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