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London 2012 Olympic torch route: Football legend Jackie Charlton wipes away a tear

Jun 16, 2012

The 77-year-old was overcome with emotion as he held the flame just months after undergoing a hip replacement following a fall at his home in Morpeth, Northumberland. full story

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London 2012 Olympic torch route: Football legend Jackie Charlton wipes away a tear

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