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Clyde Best, a former West Ham United star, broke barriers as one of the first black players in the English top flight. He recently attended the premiere of the film *Transforming the Beautiful Game â The Clyde Best Story* in Bermuda, highlighting his journey of overcoming adversity.
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English League Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United 5 v Leicester City 2. West Ham's Clyde Best gets in a shot at goal watched by Leicester's John Sjoberg, 19th August 1972. (Photo by Mirror Group Newspapers/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BFWâs very own Jack Laushway attended the premiere of the film Transforming the Beautiful Game â The Clyde Best Story this past weekend in Bermuda. Clyde Best was a revolutionary football star who broke barriers as one of the first black players to play in the English top flight. Bestâs story is one of adversity, hope, and humanity. After watching the film, I was fortunate to sit down with Best at the event for a BFW exclusive interview.
Bestâs story starts off with an almost unthinkable achievement which was earning a trial in London for West Ham United at just 17-years-old. Coming from the small island of Bermuda to the busy city of London all on his own is truly remarkable. âIt 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 wasnât scared or frightened. You canât be frightened as a player,â said Best.
Sadly, Best endured frequent racism while playing in England. Having to block out the noise became crucial for him, but the work Best did opened the path for all the players who came after such as Ian Wright, who features in the documentary.
Despite all the trailblazing Best did during his career, the significance of his achievement didnât set in until he actually hung up his boots for good. âAt the time, I didnât. I was just interested in playing football. It didnât make no difference to me. I was just glad to go out there and play with professional footballers,â said Best.
One of the most memorable moments of the film was when Best recalled the time he played against the great Pelé. Not only did Best feature against the legendary Brazilian footballer, he actually scored two goals in that match, proving as a capable opponent.
Clyde Best faced frequent racism while playing in England, which he had to learn to block out to succeed.
Clyde Best's story is significant as he was one of the first black players in the English top flight, paving the way for future generations of players.
The film chronicles Clyde Best's journey, highlighting his achievements and the challenges he faced as a pioneering black footballer.
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âIt was great to be on the same pitch as the best player in the world. Thatâs a childhood dream. To be able to achieve that and to score two goals, that was the icing on the cake,â said Best. âI didnât need to pinch myself. I had a job to do. Your name is PelĂ©, my name is Clyde, Iâm gonna show you what I can do. I already knew what he could do so I was concentrating on my own thing.â
After the match, PelĂ© gave his now iconic quote to Clyde. âI am the king, you are the prince.â
I truly walked away moved from the film. It is a story of such magnitude and has been overlooked for so long. This film can do a lot to share his story to those around the world. Best deserves to be mentioned alongside other greats such as Jackie Robinson and this film has the power to give Bestâs story the recognition it deserves.
What was possibly the best thing about my experience though was the atmosphere of the crowd in Bermuda. While anyone can enjoy this documentary, seeing the reaction from the Bermuda people to his story was something truly special. I was moved by how impactful his story was to the Bermudian people, and Bestâs impact is simply immeasurable to his home island. For that, I am grateful to have experienced.
The movie is is worth your time and tells the story of Best in a direct and engaging way that holds your interest throughout the film. The enduring spirit of Best within the movie is so well captured that it draws your focus and emotional investment into this great story of perseverance.
Clearly, it gets the BFW seal of approval!
The premiere tour is now moving to the United States starting off with Tampa from May 7th to 9th, and Portland next from June 4th to 5th. More details can be found at their official site, here.
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