London Underground gets sporting makeover to mark 150 years of English Football Association
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In this image provided by The Football Association (FA) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, a limited edition map produced by the FA and Transport for London (TfL) to mark the 150th anniversaries of both organizations and plotted identically to the current London public transport map, shows the 367 stops on the transport network renamed as notable soccer players and managers. Leytonstone has been renamed “David Beckham” in recognition of the former England captain’s birthplace. Renowned overseas players also feature, with the Circle Line featuring “Giants of the World Cup” including Pele, Diego Maradona and Michel Platini. (AP Photo/TfL, FA) (The Associated Press)
Next stop, Alf Ramsey. Mind the gap.
Wembley Park and the other 366 stations on the London Underground map have been renamed after soccer players on a commemorative edition to mark the 150th anniversaries of both the English Football Association and the capital's transit network.
Leytonstone has been renamed "David Beckham" in recognition of the former England captain's birthplace.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Renowned overseas players also appear, with the Circle Line featuring "Giants of the World Cup" including Pele, Diego Maradona and Michel Platini.
The Tube map was designed by Harry Beck in 1933 and inspired by electric circuit diagrams.