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The Busby Babes reach Wembley nine months before the Munich Air Disaster

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Villa goalscorer Peter McParland after the 1957 FA Cup Final

Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon with the FA Cup in 1957

Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon receives the FA Cup from the Queen in 1957

United manager Matt Busby and Villa manager Eric Houghton lead their side's out

Ray Wood leaves the field after being injured in the 1957 FA Cup Final

Manchester United walk out for the 1957 FA Cup Final

Mnachester United's Billy Whelan - 1957 FA Cup Final

Aston Villa players in the Wembley baths after the 1957 FA Cup Final

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Ray Wood leaves the field after being injured in the 1957 FA Cup Final

Football - 1956 / 1957 FA Cup - Final: Aston Villa 2 Manchester United 1
Ray Wood's injury: United's Eddie Colman, left, checks on bloodied goalkeeper Ray Wood as he leaves the field after being shoulder-barged by Peter McParland after just six minutes of the game at Wembley, leaving him with a broken cheekbone. He was replaced in goal by teammate Jackie Blanchflower.

Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon lifts the FA Cup in 1957

Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon kisses the FA Cup in 1957

Manchester United's Duncan Edwards during the 1957 FA Cup Final

Peter McParland collides with Ray Wood during the 1957 FA Cup Final

Duncan Edwards is introduced to Prince Philip before the 1957 FA Cup Final

Aston Villa players celebrate after the 1957 FA Cup Final

Villa captain Johnny Dixon celebrates in the Wembley baths after the 1957 FA Cup Final

Bobby Charlton shoots during the 1957 FA Cup Final

Aston Villa's Peter McParland scores his second goal in the 1957 FA Cup Final

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Peter McParland collides with Ray Wood during the 1957 FA Cup Final

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Ray Wood injury incident: United goakeeper Wood, with ball in hands, moments before being shoulder-barged by Villa's Peter McParland at Wembley.
Wood was left unconscious with a broken cheekbone, while teammate Jackie Blanchflower had to take over in goal as no substitutes were allowed.

Stand-in goalkeeper Jackie Blanchflower makes a save during the 1957 FA Cup Final

Injured Manchester United goalkeeper Ray Wood during the 1957 FA Cup Final

Ray Wood leaves the field injured in the 1957 FA Cup Final

Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon leads his side on a victory lap with the FA Cup trophy

Manchester United's Tommy Taylor scores in the 1957 FA Cup Final

Ray Wood and Peter McParland go down injured in the 1957 FA Cup Final

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Injured Manchester United goalkeeper Ray Wood during the 1957 FA Cup Final

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Ray Wood injury incident: United goakeeper Wood receives attention from Roger Byrne (#3) after being shoulder-barged by Villa's Peter McParland at Wembley. Bobby Charlton is second left.
Wood was left unconscious with a broken cheekbone, while teammate Jackie Blanchflower (#5, pictured) had to take over in goal as no substitutes were allowed.