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In his autobiography, George Best said he was a Wolves fan and that Broadbent was the player he most admired; the pair became friends in later life. Alex Ferguson also stated that, during his youth, Broadbent had been his favourite player.
Broadbent started his career with Brentford but was signed by Wolves, one of the top sides in the English league at the time, in 1951. He would remain at the Black Country club for the next 14 years, scoring well over 100 goals and winning three league titles and an FA Cup, as well as being capped seven times at the highest level by England. He played his last Football League game in 1970 for Stockport County.
In April 2007, it was reported that Broadbent, now in his 74th year, was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, which had become evident in his mid sixties, and was living in a care home near Wolverhampton. On 1 October 2013 he died, aged 80, having suffered from Alzheimer's for some 15 years.
Peter joined Bromsgrove Rovers for season 1970-71 and stayed for a season and a half.Peter made 30 league appearances scoring 12 goals, and scored a further 6 cup goals in 25 appearances.
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D.O.B:
15/05/1933
Born:
Elvington, Kent
D.O.D:
01/10/2013
Died:
Himley, Staffordshire
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