England's 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero announces Eastleigh fixture
The football legend will take to the stage for An Evening with Geoff Hurst on Thursday September 4.
He will talk about his illustrious West Ham and England career with his great friend and agent Terry Baker.
READ MORE: Lonnie Donnegan's sons to pay tribute at The Concorde Club
Sir Geoff secured a unique place in history when he became the first player to score a hat trick in a World Cup Final.
Knighted in 1998 and inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2001 Sir Geoff has cemented his place as one of the most iconic figures in English football.
Sir Geoff is the sole survivor of the team that played at Wembley on July 30, 1966, and lifted the Jules Rimet trophy after beating the Germans 4-2.
For tickets, call 023 8061 3989 or visit theconcordeclub.com
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