Born in Manchester , Doherty started his professional career with Manchester United in 1952 . He was part of the United squad that won the 1955 – 56 league title and scored seven goals in 26 appearances . In October 1957 , he was transferred to Leicester City for £ 6,500 . His exit from Old Trafford came just before eight of his United colleagues lost their lives in the Munich air disaster ; he was in a Leicester hospital undergoing surgery for a knee injury when he heard the news
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
John Doherty (footballer)