The legendary Manchester United striker is still revered at Old Trafford, where he has two statues - one in the Stretford End and another as part of the Trinity with George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton on the forecourt outside the East Stand.
Sir Alex is also immortalised in front of the stand in his own name and he took great delight in paying tribute to a footballer he rated among the best to play the game.
Scottish football legend Denis Law has been honoured with a statue in his hometown of Aberdeen.