Quote by Gordon Banks

That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I didn't have any idea how famous it would become - to start with, I didn't even realise I'd made it at all.

That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I did

Summary

This quote expresses a humble reflection from a goalkeeper who made a remarkable save during a game against Pele, the legendary soccer player. The goalkeeper acknowledges the significance of the save, but emphasizes the simplicity and lack of awareness in the moment of making it. It reveals the goalkeeper's modesty and the unintentional nature of the save's fame, highlighting the unpredictability and unpredicted outcomes that can arise from even the greatest achievements.

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By Gordon Banks

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