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Behind every great athlete is a story, and Peter Shilton's is full of twists and turns that go way beyond the football pitch. From World Cup controversies to political and sexist hot takes, Peter Shilton is way more than just a football legend. Want to know what exactly he did? Let’s get into it.

Peter Leslie Shilton, born on a cool day in September 1949, isn’t just any retired footballer; he's a legend between the posts. Now, before we tell you about his worst controversies, it’s fair to say that his career spanned an impressive 31 years and took him through 11 different clubs. Here's a kicker: he played over 1,000 English league games. Now, that’s not something you hear every day, right?
Shilton's journey started when he was just a schoolboy, honing his skills at Leicester City from the tender age of 13. His talent was so obvious that even the first-team goalie, Gordon Banks, couldn't help but praise him. Imagine being that good so young!
At 16, Shilton stepped onto the field for Leicester against Everton, and boy, did he grab that opportunity with both gloves! It wasn’t long before Leicester had to make a tough choice—stick with their World Cup-winning keeper Banks or bet on the young Shilton. They went all in on Shilton, and guess what? It paid off.

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