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Leeds and Wales legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75

Leeds and Wales legend Terry Yorath dies aged 75

Summary

Terry Yorath, a former football player and manager, has died at the age of 75. He played for several teams, including Leeds United and the Wales national team, and later worked as a football manager.

Key Facts

  • Terry Yorath died at the age of 75 after a short illness.
  • He played 199 games for Leeds United from 1967 and scored 11 goals.
  • Yorath also played for Coventry City, Tottenham Hotspur, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Bradford City.
  • He earned 59 caps playing for the Wales national football team.
  • Yorath won the First Division title with Leeds in 1974 and had several runner-up finishes in major tournaments.
  • He was assistant coach during the Valley Parade fire in 1985.
  • After his playing career, Yorath managed teams like Swansea, Wales, and Cardiff.
  • Yorath was the father of Gabby Logan, a BBC Sport presenter.

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