The Lonely Goalkeeper

Legendary Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson reflects on a grueling and often surreal life between the goalposts.

Originally a teacher who played as an amateur, Wilson moved up to professional soccer later than his peers — but spent 1963 to 1974 playing for Arsenal, a storied club in the English Premier League. In 1971, Arsenal honored him with player of the year following the historic season when it won both the league title and the FA Cup.