Sir Geoff Hurst has joined calls for Bobby Moore’s famous 1966 World Cup final shirt to be returned to the family of the late England captain.
The red No. 6 shirt is one of the most important pieces of English football history. Moore wore it at Wembley on July 30, 1966, when England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time to win the World Cup. Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy after the match, while Hurst became a national hero by scoring a historic hat-trick.
Now, nearly 60 years later, Moore’s family is still trying to recover the shirt. His former wife, Tina Moore, has launched legal action in an attempt to trace and reclaim the missing jersey, which is believed to be worth more than £1 million.
The shirt was reportedly kept for years at Tina Moore’s home in Essex before it disappeared. The family says it has never given up hope of seeing the treasured item returned.
The case has placed renewed attention on the world of rare football memorabilia, where historic shirts, medals, boots, and trophies can sell for huge sums. But for Moore’s family and England fans, the shirt is more than a collector’s item. It represents the country’s greatest football moment and the legacy of one of its most respected captains.
Sir Geoff Hurst’s support adds emotional weight to the campaign. Hurst and Moore were central figures in England’s 1966 triumph. In the final, Moore helped create Hurst’s famous last goal with a long pass from deep, sealing England’s 4-2 victory and one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history.
The legal action is reportedly connected to efforts to determine who may have knowledge of the shirt’s whereabouts. A memorabilia dealer linked to the case has denied any wrongdoing and has rejected suggestions that he is holding the shirt improperly.
Moore died in 1993 at the age of 51, but his reputation as one of England’s greatest footballers remains strong. He captained England to its only World Cup victory and is still remembered for his calm leadership, elegance on the ball, and sportsmanship.
For many fans, the missing shirt belongs in a place where the public can appreciate its importance. Some believe it should be returned to the Moore family, while others argue it should eventually be displayed in a museum as part of England’s national sporting heritage.
The battle over the shirt comes as England’s 1966 victory continues to hold a powerful place in football culture. With the 60th anniversary of the triumph approaching, interest in the team, the players, and the surviving memorabilia has grown again.
For Tina Moore and her family, the issue is deeply personal. The shirt is not only a valuable piece of history but also a connection to Bobby Moore himself.
The search for the missing jersey remains ongoing, but Sir Geoff Hurst’s involvement has brought fresh attention to the campaign. For England supporters, the hope is simple: that one of the most famous shirts in football history will finally be found and returned.
