You have answered your own post.
The man is a Star,doubt if he would take it ?Inigo Calderon.
As Sainthood is unfairly, reserved for the deceased, a Knighthood will have to suffice.
(I'm aware that you have to be British-ish, but this seems an easier rule to circumvent).
John Surtees.
The only rider / driver to have won World Championships on two and four wheels.
Four times World motorcycle champion, then won the Formula 1 tile for Ferrari.
Did extremely well to survive that era, when many did not. Then tragically lost his own son Henry in a freak racing accident.
Then became a racing car constructor and has been a long term ambassador for various charities. Seems a decent and down to earth bloke too.
Curiously Stirling Moss has been knighted as an icon of British motorsport, but never won the F1 World Championship. Although he did narrowly concede it to Mike Hawthorn, not something that would readily happen today. Moss might be the Beckham of his day - talented, fashionable and newsworthy etc but never quite achieved the ultimate success in his sport. However Moss does have that epic Mille Miglia victory which was a real feat, so no problem in my book.
IMHO it would not seem right to see Beckham gain a Knighthood before an achiever like Surtees, but I guess John does not enjoy the same profile.
John Surtees.
The only rider / driver to have won World Championships on two and four wheels.
Four times World motorcycle champion, then won the Formula 1 tile for Ferrari.
Did extremely well to survive that era, when many did not. Then tragically lost his own son Henry in a freak racing accident.
Then became a racing car constructor and has been a long term ambassador for various charities. Seems a decent and down to earth bloke too.
Curiously Stirling Moss has been knighted as an icon of British motorsport, but never won the F1 World Championship. Although he did narrowly concede it to Mike Hawthorn, not something that would readily happen today. Moss might be the Beckham of his day - talented, fashionable and newsworthy etc but never quite achieved the ultimate success in his sport. However Moss does have that epic Mille Miglia victory which was a real feat, so no problem in my book.
IMHO it would not seem right to see Beckham gain a Knighthood before an achiever like Surtees, but I guess John does not enjoy the same profile.
Why does any man need a title outside of his name and sometimes Mr.
I don't anyone needs it but it is awarded by your Country as a recognition that you have done something over and above the normal in whatever field of endeavour you have undertaken.
A bit petty to disparage the concept IMO, although there have certainly been more and less deserving recipients over the years.
Me-----forty years in the plumbing industry.
Dealing with dipsticks every day.
Than dealing with them every night on NSC
Knighthood for services to the alcohol industry?
I still don't understand why John Barry was never knighted. Ray Davies would also be more than worthy.
Lenny Henry
[MENTION=26444]Wrong Direction[/MENTION] isn't that badMe-----forty years in the plumbing industry.
Dealing with dipsticks every day.
Than dealing with them every night on NSC