He belonged to Manchester United for eleven years between 1960 and 1971 and ended his career at Preston in 1975. Stiles received the British imperial order MBE in 2000 from Queen Elizabeth's hand for his efforts in football.
"Everyone at Manchester United is devastated by the news that the legendary midfielder Nobby Stiles has passed away at the age of 78," the club wrote on its website.
The four highest-ranked articles on the website are about Stiles.
"The sight of an excited and toothless Nobby Stiles dancing on Wembley's lawn after the 1966 World Cup triumph is one of English football's most unforgettable moments," writes Man United.
With Man United, Stiles won two league titles and the European Cup once.