Geoff Bent
Geoffrey Bent (27 September 1932 – 6 February 1958) was one of the eight Manchester United players that lost their lives in the Munich air disaster.
Bent was born in Salford, Lancashire, and joined United on leaving school in the summer of 1948. After several seasons playing in the reserve and youth sides, he became a professional in 1951 and over the decade made 12 league appearances as full-back cover for Roger Byrne on the left and Bill Foulkes on the right. He did not play any first-team games during the 1957-58 season, and only travelled to Belgrade as cover for Roger Byrne - who was unlikely to play the match due to injury, but still did, against all the odds. These factors contributed additionally to the tragedy of Bent's death.
His resting place is St John's Church in Pendlebury.