Former Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt dies aged 83

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Joel Sanderson-Murray·28 September 2021

Former Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt dies aged 83

Former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt has died aged 83, the club have announced on Tuesday.

The legendary forward was the second-highest goalscorer in the history of the club, scoring 285 goals in 492 appearances.

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We are mourning the passing of legendary former player Roger Hunt. The thoughts of everybody at Liverpool Football Club are with Roger’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace, Sir Roger Hunt 1938 – 2021.
– Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Arriving at Anfield as a 20-year-old, he won two league titles and the 1965 FA Cup during his 11 year stint.

Hunt was also part of the England squad that won the World Cup in 1966, scoring three times during the tournament.

He went on to earn 34 caps for his country, finding the net on 18 occasions.