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| Name: Kenneth Godfrey Morgans |
Nationality: Wales |
| Position: forward |
Signing Information: Signed Trainee: 01/1955. Signed Professional: 04/1956 |
| Birthdate: 16-03-1939 |
Years at Club: 1957-1959 |
| Age: (85) |
Debut: 21/12/1957 v Leicester City (H) 4-0 (League Division One) |
| Birthplace: Swansea, Wales |
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| Height: 5' 8" (1.73m) |
Farewell to Manchester United: Transferred to Swansea City, 03/1961, £3,000 |
| Weight: 10st 8lbs (67.13kg) |
Passed Away: 18/11/2012 |
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Kenny Morgans was a Welsh footballer known for his time as a winger at Manchester United during the 1950s. He is most famous for being the youngest survivor of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, a tragedy that claimed the lives of eight of his teammates and devastated the Busby Babes. Although his career was deeply affected by the trauma of the event, Morgans remained a part of Manchester United’s history as one of the survivors of that fateful day and a symbol of the club’s resilience.
Early Career and Rise at Manchester United
Born in Swansea, Wales, Morgans joined Manchester United as a youth player in the mid-1950s. He rose through the ranks of the club’s famed youth system, overseen by Sir Matt Busby, which produced the talented group of players known as the Busby Babes. Morgans made his first-team debut for Manchester United in 1957, aged just 18, and quickly established himself as a promising young winger.
The Munich Air Disaster (1958)
On February 6, 1958, Morgans, along with his Manchester United teammates, was involved in the Munich Air Disaster while returning from a European Cup match in Belgrade. The team’s chartered flight crashed after attempting to take off in snowy conditions, tragically killing 23 people, including 8 Manchester United players and 3 staff members.
At just 18 years old, Morgans was the youngest survivor of the crash. He was found unconscious in the wreckage hours after the accident and was hospitalized, but he fortunately recovered physically from his injuries. However, the psychological impact of the disaster deeply affected him, and like many of the survivors, it left a lasting scar on his life and career.
Career at Manchester United (1957–1961)
Morgans remained at Manchester United after the Munich Air Disaster and attempted to continue his footballing career. He made a few appearances for the club in the following seasons, but he struggled to regain his pre-disaster form. The trauma of the crash, combined with the pressure of playing for a rebuilding United team, made it difficult for Morgans to re-establish himself in the first team.
Despite his limited appearances after the disaster, Morgans is remembered as an integral part of the club’s history. His perseverance and courage in the aftermath of the tragedy earned him the respect of his peers and supporters.
Later Career and Retirement
In 1961, Morgans left Manchester United and returned to his home country to join Swansea Town (now Swansea City). After a brief spell at Swansea, Morgans moved to Newport County, where he played for a few more seasons before retiring from professional football.
Legacy
Kenny Morgans will always be remembered as a Munich Air Disaster survivor and a member of the Busby Babes. While his footballing career was deeply affected by the events of 1958, his courage and resilience in the face of such tragedy remain an enduring part of Manchester United’s story. Morgans represents the spirit of those who survived the disaster and the determination to rebuild the club after such a devastating loss. Although he never reached the heights he might have had the disaster not occurred, his legacy as part of Manchester United’s history will never be forgotten.
Morgans remained connected to Manchester United throughout his life, often returning to Old Trafford for commemorative events honoring the victims of the Munich disaster. He passed away in 2012, but his memory continues to live on as part of the club’s rich history.
Summary
Kenny Morgans was a talented young winger for Manchester United and the youngest survivor of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. Though his career was significantly impacted by the tragedy, Morgans continued to represent Manchester United for several more seasons before moving on to Swansea City and Newport County. His courage and resilience in the aftermath of the disaster make him a significant figure in Manchester United’s history. |
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Goals |
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1957-1958 |
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13 |
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0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
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1958-1959 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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1960-1961 |
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17 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
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