Charlton was born on May 8, 1935 in Ashington and went on to become one of United's greatest ever players with the centre-back also helping England to win the 1966 World Cup.
Charlton only ever played for Leeds with the defender making 772 appearances for the Whites, all beginning with his debut at home to Doncaster Rovers in Division Two on April 25, 1953.
13. Giant strides
Charlton and Nobby Stiles against Portugal in the 1966 World Cup semi-final at Wembley. Photo by Norman Quicke/Express/Getty Images.
14. Cheers!
Jack and Bobby Charlton and their mother, Elizabeth, celebrating England's World Cup semi final victory over Portugal at the team hotel in Hendon, on July 27, 1966. Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.
15. Biggest stage
Charlton tackling West Germany's Held, during the World Cup Final at Wembley on July 30, 1966. Photo by Central Press/Getty Images.
16. Gleaming
Charlton holds the Jules Rimet trophy aloft as he parades it around Wembley after England's 4-2 victory against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. Picture by PA.
17. Suave
Brothers Jack and Bobby Charlton attending a reception at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington with other members of the victorious England World Cup team the day after winning the trophy in 1966. Photo by David Cairns/Express/Getty Images.
18. Relaxing
Charlton at the Royal Garden Hotel in July 1966. Photo by David Cairns/Express/Getty Images.