The 61-year-old collapsed and died in … "I would like him to be known as a nice man with a passion for football.

It's unbelievable and very, very sad.". Ball and his wife, who were childhood sweethearts, also had two daughters, Keeley, 35, and Mandy 39. Firefighters and police officers found his body after being called to the house in Warsash at 12.15am.

His nickname was 'Bouncy', he was just such a bouncy, lively 61-year-old. His England team mates said he was the man of the match in the 1966 Wembley final when they beat West Germany 4-2. Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. Ball's son Jimmy, 31, said: "We believe he suffered a fatal heart attack in the early hours. "Socially he was always a good laugh and the 1966 team mixed a lot after then. He is survived by his son, Jimmy, and two daughters, Mandy and Keeley. "He was the youngest member of the team and man of the match in the 1966 World Cup final," Sir Geoff said. "He was such a bouncy and lively, young 61-year-old. ENGLAND World Cup winner Alan Ball died of a heart attack while tackling an out-of-control bonfire, it emerged today. "I used to get annoyed with him and grab him by the shirt but it was only fun and we both knew it and I am going to miss Alan more than anybody because we had a tremendous relationship. He had been due to play golf yesterday in aid of the Wessex Heart Foundation. The couple were married for over 36 years. His father, Alan, died in a car crash in 1982 and his wife died of cancer in 2004. Winning goal-scorer Sir Geoff Hurst said other members of the 1966 World Cup team were "totally devastated" by Ball's death. "This is a terrible loss for the club and for football. "Every time I met him and spent time with him he was taking the mickey out of me, he was having a go at me. And 61 is no age to die. Ball, who lived alone following the death of his wife Lesley, 57, from ovarian cancer three years ago, had been burning rubbish in the back garden of his £500,000 bungalow home at Warsash, Hants. Bobby Moore, the captain, died of cancer in 1993. Captain Bobby Moore died of cancer in 1993. Alan Ball, the youngest member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning football team, died of a suspected heart attack yesterday as he attempted to put out a fire in his back garden. He was a lovely fella.". "Alan started life as a road sweeper and ended up as the best lead violinist Southampton ever had. It's just thinking of him. Ball, aged 61, died in the early hours of 25 April 2007 at his home in Hook, Fareham, Hampshire, after a heart attack while attempting to put out a blaze in his garden that had started when a bonfire – on which he had been burning garden waste – re-ignited and spread to a nearby fence. Alan will be badly missed.". "It's such a shock. "And then I got a phone call in the middle of the night.

Ball was part of Everton's 1970 league championship-winning side and also appeared in the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico. His funeral was held in Winchester Cathedralon 3 May 2007.

"He was a wonderful footballer to have in your side, he was so enthusiastic. ", Mr Ball said his father missed his mother Lesley terribly after she died from cancer three years ago and added: "I hope they are together now.". "He was very generous. Six Feet Under.

He had a marvellous engine for a midfield player and had wonderful skill. Son Jimmy Ball, flanked by sisters Mandy, left, and Keeley, French PM threatens punishment for pupils who failed to comply with minute's silence for murdered teacher, Car dealers appeal against lockdown closures. Hampshire police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ball's death.

Ball, 61, was found dead by firemen called by neighbours to extinguish the blaze. We were talking about (Paul) Scholes's pass. At the end of his career he became the best one-touch footballer in the game. Ball was the se… England team-mate Alan Mullery said: "I just can't believe it. ", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Ball, who collapsed outside his home after tackling a bonfire, also managed seven clubs, including Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester City. He could see things clearly and always made the right decisions. Tributes poured in today from his former England team-mates and fellow football professionals.

Our. The industrious midfielder started his career at Blackpool and went on to play for Everton, Arsenal and Southampton before a spell in the United States. Captain Bobby Moore died of cancer in 1993. ", Sir Tom added: "He was a very, very good player.

Mandy was diagnosed with breast cancer and is now recovering. He was a loveable character, heart of gold and lived football. Ball was awarded the MBE. We were talking about (Paul) Scholes' pass. Ball was only 5ft 6in tall but was a giant in the game, famous for his non-stop style in a long and illustrious career. The Football Association has announced that England's players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect to Ball during their first game at the new Wembley against Brazil on 1 June. I am not happy and I don't know why I'm laughing. I've got so many good memories of Alan Ball. "Alan was always bright and bubbly in everything he did as a player. He had a big heart and was very generous. His son Jimmy said: "I was talking to him last night just after the football and he was in great form. He also starred at club level for Everton and Arsenal.

Ball was inspired to write the series as a direct result of losing his sister and the questions he … He went about his work with great enthusiasm and gusto and he always had a smile on his face. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. He died just hours after watching Manchester United's European Championship semi-final dramatic win over Italian giants AC Milan. You can unsubscribe at any time. "And then I got a phone call in the middle of the night. 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