6 January 1958

The Scottish-born former footballer, and manager of Manchester United since 1945, was surprised by Eamonn at the BBC's Dickenson Road studios in Manchester.
Guests include the President of the American Football Association, James Maguire, who flew in from America to pay tribute.

26 November 1969

As one of the 'Busby Babes', Bobby had played for Manchester United since 1956, and was also a member of the 1966 World Cup winning England team.
Eamonn surprised him as he became the first recipient of an award for great moments in sport at The Sportsman's Club in London, from where the programme was then broadcast.

12 May 1971

The Manchester United manager became the first subject to be honoured twice, when Eamonn surprised him ahead of his last game leading the Reds in a derby match with Manchester City at city's Maine Road ground in Manchester. This second tribute tells how, having survived the tragic events of the Munich air crash, Matt successfully rebuilt the United team.

17 November 1971

The Belfast-born winger - who began his professional career with Manchester United in 1963, aged 17 - was surprised by Eamonn during a fashion show at a restaurant in London's West End.
George - one of the world's first celebrity footballers - is greeted by his boss, Matt Busby, and presenter Cathy McGowan.

19 February 1975

Denis, who joined Manchester United in 1962 as a striker, is the only Scottish player to win the European Footballer of the Year. Nicknamed 'The King', he was United's second-highest goalscorer behind Bobby Charlton.
Eamonn surprised the recently retired player for a tribute which included singer Rod Stewart and footballer Jimmy Greaves on the guest list.

23 January 1985

Bryan - current captain of Manchester United and England - was surprised by Eamonn in a 'traffic jam' while on his way to a business meeting in London.
His guests include his boyhood heroes Bobby Charlton and Denis Law as well as his Newcastle United favourite, Wyn Davies, and current England manager Bobby Robson.

20 November 1991

The midfield player - who was a member of the World Cup winning England team in 1966 - was surprised by Michael on the pitch at Old Trafford - home of Manchester United. Nobby had a successful career at the club playing alongside Bobby Charlton and George Best, as well as an equally successful period with England under manager Alf Ramsay.

1 March 1995

The chairman of the Manchester United Disabled Supporters' Association was surprised by Michael at Old Trafford.
Ray - who was born with spina bifida and confined to a wheelchair - raised significant amounts of money for charity. Among those paying tribute are player Bryan Robson and manager Alex Ferguson.

6 March 2003

Michael surprised George at Thames Television's Teddington Studios, referring to his first Big Red Book - "will you regard this as Chapter 2?" His eventful story and full life was celebrated with friends old and new, and the show ended with a moving presentation of a specially made 1968 European Cup winners medal, to replace the original, which had been lost.