Brazilian football legend Socrates was the talk of Garforth and beyond after the 50-year-old stunned the football world by coming out of retirement to sign for the town's non-league side. This was November 2004 and the boy from Brazil was feeling the cold when he came off the bench to make his debut for the club during the Northern Counties East League clash against Tadcaster Albion at their 3,000-capacity Wheatley Park ground. The attacking midfielder was capped 60 times by Brazil scoring 22 goals and represented his country at two World Cups in 1982 and 1986. He was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. He died in December 2011, aged 57. READ MORE: 23 photo memories of Garforth in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Socrates at Garforth Town
Socrates signs autographs for fans ahead of kick-off. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Socrates at Garforth Town
Socrates takes his place on the bench ahead of kick-off as the press pack takes photos. Photo: James Hardisty
9. Socrates at Garforth Town
The fans wait for Socrates, who spent the majority of his domestic career with Corinthians, to come off the bench. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Socrates at Garforth Town
Socrates gets some last minute instructions from Simon Clifford before taking to the field. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Socrates at Garforth Town
Socrates in the heart of the midfield during Garforth Town's clash with Tadcaster Albion.
12. Socrates at Garforth Town
Socrates shakes hands with a Tadcaster Albion player at full-time. The game finished 2-2.