Tom
Finney: A Football Legend, by Paul Agnew (1989)
THIS is the authorised biography of England and Preston North End legend Sir Tom Finney, who at his peak was regarded by many as the best footballer in the world.
Agnew tells of Finney's working-class upbringing in Lancashire, his time in as a tank driver in the Second World War, and also reveals his fight to earn a decent wage for his superb footballing skills. The book also lifts the lid on Finney's rivalry with the great Stanley Matthews.
Also recommended: My Autobiography, by Tom Finney (2003)