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Norman Hunter

English footballer

Died when: 76 years 171 days (917 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Norman Hunter

Norman Hunter (29 October 1943 – 17 April 2020) was an English footballer who played for Leeds United, Bristol City, Barnsley and England.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.

A tough tackling centre-half and defensive midfielder, he was nicknamed "Bites Yer Legs" Hunter.The nickname originated from a banner held up by Leeds United fans at the 1972 FA Cup Final against Arsenal; the banner read "Norman bites yer legs".

He played 726 games in total for Leeds, scoring 21 goals.


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