LONDON: The former Leeds and England defender Norman Hunter has died at the age of 76 after contracting coronavirus.
Norman Hunter, who made 540 appearances for Leeds and won 28 caps, was being treated in hospital has tested positive for COVID-19.
Hunter had been admitted to hospital on 10th April after testing positive for coronavirus. In a statement released on Friday morning, his old team said: “Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of club legend Norman Hunter at the age of 76.”
“Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and, despite continuing to battle and the best efforts of NHS staff, he sadly lost his fight earlier this morning,” he added.
He was part of the 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, receiving a winner’s medal in 2007. He was the first winner of the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award in 1974 and was included in the Football League 100 Legends. He played 726 games in total for Leeds, scoring 21 goals.
Only three players have made more appearances for Leeds, Jack Charlton, Billy Bremner, and Paul Reaney. Hunter played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road. He won First Division titles in 1969, the 1972 FA Cup and League Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice.
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