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From washing dishes to World Cup hero: The epic story of England's 1950 nemesis Joe Gaetjens

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England’s 1-0 defeat to the United States at the 1950 World Cup went down as an upset for the ages – but the dishwashing striker who scored the winning goal that day met with a terrible end

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From washing dishes to World Cup hero: The epic story of England's 1950 nemesis Joe Gaetjens

England’s 1-0 defeat to the United States at the 1950 World Cup went down as an upset for the ages – but the dishwashing striker who scored the winning goal that day met with a terrible end

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FourFourTwo broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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