SIR GEOFF HURST went down in history as the first star to notch a World Cup final hat-trick – and he says he loves doing money-spinning theatre tours.
, 84, is the last surviving member of the England squad that won the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966.
Sir Geoff Hurst is doing theatre tours Credit: Getty
The former striker was the first star to notch a World Cup final hat-trick Credit: Getty
It was Hurst’s treble and Martin Peters’ strike which allowed the Three Lions to over West Germany at Wembley.
And the former West Ham marksman has revealed doing Q&A sessions at theatres up and down the country have helped his bank balance after previously becoming a publican.
Hurst told the Telegraph : “I retired from football in 1976 and went into a few things.
“I ran a pub for a while and I worked in insurance. Nothing stands out, though.
“The most fun thing has been my theatre tours, where I talk about my career.
“I’ve been doing them for the past ten years, including my recent Last Man Standing tour, and thoroughly enjoy them.
“That’s probably my best financial decision, as I’m getting paid to do something I enjoy.”
Hurst got his hands on plenty of silverware with West Ham before clinching World Cup glory alongside Hammers team-mates and Peters.
He lifted the FA Cup, European Cup Winners’ Cup and was a joint-winner of the Charity Shield with the East Londoners.
But Hurst and spilt the beans on his secrets in the England squad last month.
Hurst lifted Bobby Moore aloft after clinching the Jules Rimet Trophy Credit: Getty
The ex-marksman previously ran a pub Credit: Alamy
The icon sailed on P&O Cruises’ Britannia route from Barbados to Southampton, joining up with the ship in Portugal on March 30.
Hurst has been raking in extra cash after his salary was nowhere near what the Premier League’s biggest stars earn today.
He added: “My wage was £17 a week during the summer months and £20 a week during the season at when I started in 1959.
“It wasn’t loads, but it was enough to ensure I could always pay the bills.”
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