While his football triumphs as a player were in the colours of Leeds United and England, he never forgot his North-East roots and died at home in his native county on Friday, July 10, with his family by his side. Here are just some of the reasons why he will be remembered both locally and so much further afield.
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Images of Northumberland legend Jack Charlton, who has died at the age of 85. Photo: JPIMedia
. Early days
Jack Charlton was born on May 8, 1950, in Ashington before joining the only club he ever represented, Leeds United, in 9150. Photo: YPNarchive
. Head boy
He played a joint record 773 games for them as well as playing for England in central defence when they won the World Cup in 1966. Photo: YPN Graham Lindley
. Rev-ing up
Charlton, second left in the back row, was part of the successful Leeds team built by manager Don Revie. Photo: YPN Staff
. The boss
He followed Revie into his management after retiring in 1973 and gained promotion at both Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday, where he is pictured in 1981, before a relatively unsuccessful year at Newcastle United from 1984-85. Photo: Sam Jackson
. Family man
Part of a footballing dynasty - brother Bobby also played in that 1966 World Cup final and their uncle was Newcastle legend Jackie Milburn - here he is with his own family in 1970. Photo: YPN
1. Early days
Jack Charlton was born on May 8, 1950, in Ashington before joining the only club he ever represented, Leeds United, in 9150. Photo: YPNarchive
2. Head boy
He played a joint record 773 games for them as well as playing for England in central defence when they won the World Cup in 1966. Photo: YPN Graham Lindley
3. Rev-ing up
Charlton, second left in the back row, was part of the successful Leeds team built by manager Don Revie. Photo: YPN Staff
4. The boss
He followed Revie into his management after retiring in 1973 and gained promotion at both Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday, where he is pictured in 1981, before a relatively unsuccessful year at Newcastle United from 1984-85. Photo: Sam Jackson