He is the former St Joseph's Boys' High School pupil who defied one teacher's mediocre expectations to become the 'best in the world'.
The flowing hair, a Northern Ireland goalie jersey emblazoned with an oversized IFA crest, Uhlsport gloves, no shin pads, it perfectly encapsulates the man, and football icon. He also played over 1,000 club games for Watford, Tottenham and Arsenal combined, was named Footballer of the Year in 1973, won five major trophies, received an MBE, OBE and CBE and even scored a goal in the 1967 Charity Shield.Jennings - who appeared fit and well following a minor health scare on Monday night - told Belfast Live: "It is a very proud day for me. I enjoyed a fantastic career, and to have a statue unveiled in my honour is brilliant.
"I never miss an opportunity to come back here. Even right through the Troubles, I always tried to get back as often as I could. "There is the George Best statue outside Windsor, and Bertie Peacock has one in Coleraine, so I am in good company. It is an emotional day, and a fantastic one for the family."
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