Bruce Grobbelaar: The Handstand - The Legendary Liverpool FC Goalkeeper - A3 Print

Legendary Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar celebrating winning the FA Cup by doing his famous handstand!

Ideal for autographing and framing.

Limited Edition of 250. Just 20 of larger sizes.

A3 prints are shipped in cardboard backed envelope. Larger sizes in rigid tubes.

Bruce Grobbelaar is a former professional football goalkeeper, best known for his time with Liverpool FC in England. Here are some key points about his career and life:

- Early Life: Born on October 6, 1957, in Durban, South Africa, Grobbelaar moved to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at a young age. He served in the Rhodesian Army during Zimbabwe's war of independence.

- Football Career:
  - Liverpool FC: Grobbelaar joined Liverpool in 1981 from Vancouver Whitecaps for £250,000. He played 628 matches for the club, becoming a key figure in their success during the 1980s. His achievements with Liverpool include:
    - 6 League Championships
    - 3 FA Cups
    - 3 League Cups
    - 1 European Cup (1984, where he famously used his "spaghetti legs" to distract Roma penalty takers during the final shootout)

  - Other Clubs: After leaving Liverpool in 1994, he played for Southampton, Plymouth Argyle, and several other lower league teams in England. His career also included stints in Canada and South Africa.

- Style and Personality: Grobbelaar was known for his eccentric and flamboyant style of goalkeeping, including his athleticism, confidence, and unique tactics during penalty shootouts. His personality made him a memorable figure both on and off the pitch.

- Controversies: 
  - He was involved in a high-profile match-fixing scandal in the mid-1990s, accused by The Sun newspaper. Although he was acquitted in 1997, the legal battle left him bankrupt.

- Post-Playing Career: After retiring from playing, Grobbelaar took up coaching in South Africa, Canada, and Zimbabwe. He has also been involved in media work and has written autobiographies detailing his life experiences.

- Recognition: Despite the controversies, Grobbelaar's contributions to Liverpool during a golden era have cemented his place in the club's history, with many fans and analysts acknowledging his significant role in the team's successes.