Clyde Best, a groundbreaking footballer, earned a trial with West Ham United at 17, moving from Bermuda to London. He faced significant racism but paved the way for future players. Best's achievements became clearer after his retirement. A highlight of his career was playing against Pelé, where he scored two goals, fulfilling a childhood dream. Best emphasized the importance of resilience and passion for the game throughout his journey.
""It seemed so far away in those days. Getting to West Ham was a new beginning, and it was something I wanted to do. It was a great feeling. I wasn't scared or frightened. You can't be frightened as a player.""
""At the time, I didn't. I was just interested in playing football. It didn't make no difference to me. I was just glad to go out there and play with professional footballers.""
""It was great to be on the same pitch as the best player in the world. That's a childhood dream. To be able to achieve that and to score two goals, that was the icing on the cake.""
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