John Varley | |
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| Born | 21 August 1934 |
| Died | 4 September 2010 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Notable work | Photograph of Pelé and Bobby Moore |
| Website | VarleyMedia.com |
John Albert Varley (21 August 1934 - 4 September 2010) was a British photographer, who spent the majority of his career working for The Daily Mirror. He famously took coloured photos at the 1966 FIFA World Cup final, which at the time was seen as a novelty. Varley also took photos of war zones, including Nigeria and Northern Ireland.
Varley was a football fan, who every four years took a sabbatical from work to attend World Cups. He attended the 1970 FIFA World Cup, where he took one of the most iconic sports photos of all time. The photo was of Pelé and Bobby Moore embracing after Brazil had beaten England. In 1979, he won a World Press Photo Award for the photo of the acclaimed sculptor, Henry Moore.
Varley was a Leeds United fan and took numerous photos which are still used by the club today. His personal works of Leeds United games during the Don Revie era have featured in numerous sports books.