- published: 16 Feb 2011
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William John Charles, CBE (27 December 1931 – 21 February 2004) was a Welsh international footballer who played for Leeds United and Juventus. Rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Britain, he was equally adept at centre-forward or centre-back. Due to his height, physique, and strength, he excelled in the air, although he was also a prolific goalscorer with his feet, due to his powerful and accurate shot. Despite his size, he was also a fast player, who was gifted with good technical ability and passing ability, which allowed him both to score and create goals. He has since been included in the Football League 100 Legends and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.
He was never cautioned or sent off during his entire career, due to his philosophy of never kicking or intentionally hurting opposing players. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he was nicknamed Il Gigante Buono – The Gentle Giant.
His brother, Mel Charles and nephew Jeremy Charles, also represented Wales. His grandson, Jake Charles, currently plays for Huddersfield Town, and has represented Wales at youth level.
Welsh Greats: John Charles 1/2
John Charles - Juventus
'King' John: A Tribute To John Charles 1/3
'King' John: A Tribute To John Charles 2/3
John Charles - 97 goals in Serie A (Juventus and Roma 1957-1963)
♫ John Charles ♪ Sixteen Tons (Rare Italian TV Show 1960) ♫ Video & Audio Restored
The John Charles Story 1/3
The Music and Comedy of John Charles onboard the "Disney Magic" on September 16 and 19, 2011
JOHN CHARLES. FOOTBALL GENIUS. HIS STORY IN SONG. WALES
Omaggio a John Charles
Actors: Stephen C. Pickering (producer), Stephen C. Pickering (actor), Stephen C. Pickering (director), Stephen C. Pickering (writer), Jeff Bell (writer), Dan Casey (writer), Dan Casey (actor), Cameron Pickering (editor), Aaron Williams (editor), Aaron Williams (actor), Miles Allen (actor), R.L. Wolf (composer), Tj Hartley (producer), Mike Casey (actor), Julia Swanson (actor),
Plot: Detective Jack Spencer is investigating several strange disappearances. His investigation brings him to question a local energy consultant, Dr. John Charles. Charles has been assisting the aliens in abducting humans for energy, expecting them to leave when they have enough, not knowing they will never be content.
Genres: Sci-Fi, Short,Actors: Robert Jarzen (producer), Robert Jarzen (writer), Robert Jarzen (editor), Robert Jarzen (director), Jim Lyke (producer), Jim Lyke (actor), Jim Lyke (writer), Tracy Douglas (actress), Tracy Douglas (producer), Corrine Lyke (composer), Michael Chase (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Robert Jarzen (producer), Robert Jarzen (writer), Robert Jarzen (editor), Robert Jarzen (director), Jim Lyke (producer), Jim Lyke (actor), Jim Lyke (writer), Tracy Douglas (actress), Tracy Douglas (producer), Corrine Lyke (composer), Michael Chase (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,