The 1923 FA Cup Final, famously known as 'The White Horse Final,' saw PC George Storey on his horse Billie help clear an unprecedented crowd of 300,000, allowing the match between Bolton and West Ham to proceed at Wembley.
In the 1953 FA Cup final, at age 38, Stanley Matthews displayed unforgettable skill and led Blackpool to a dramatic 4-3 victory over Bolton, outshining even hat-trick hero Stan Mortensen.
Bert Trautmann, a German prisoner of war turned Manchester City legend, played the final 15 minutes of the 1956 FA Cup Final with a broken neck, showcasing incredible bravery.
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