Leeds United hero and former England defender Trevor Cherry dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ aged 72
- On Wednesday night it was announced that Trevor Cherry has sadly passed away
- Cherry, 72, was a former England international who won 27 caps for his country
- Cherry was part of Leeds United’s title winning squad during the 1973-74 season
Former England defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72, his former club Leeds have announced.
Cherry who began his career with hometown club Huddersfield and also later played for and managed Bradford, earned 27 caps for England and captained the national side in his penultimate appearance.
‘Leeds United are shocked and deeply saddened by the news that club legend Trevor Cherry has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 72,’ Leeds said in a statement.
Leeds have announced the death of former England defender Trevor Cherry at the age of 72
He won 27 caps for his country between 1976 and 1980 – and was part of their Euro 1980 squad
Cherry’s death comes less than two weeks after the passing of his former Leeds team-mate Norman Hunter.
Born in Huddersfield, Cherry came through the ranks with his hometown club but moved to Elland Road for £100,000 in 1972 after Town were relegated from the First Division.
Part of the Leeds squad that won the title in 1973-74, Cherry helped them to the European Cup final in 1975 and took the captain’s armband in 1976, the same year that he made his England debut in a match against Wales.
Cherry made 486 appearances for Leeds United in all competitions between 1972 and 1982
The defender was part of their famous title winning side during the 1973-74 campaign
Cherry tackles Barcelona icon Johan Cruyff during their 1975 European Cup semi-final clash
Leeds’ statement added: ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor’s wife Sue, sons Darren and Ian, daughter Danielle and his five grandchildren at this difficult time.’
Bradford said the club were ‘mourning the loss’ of Cherry while Huddersfield described him as ‘an inspiration to many’.
The Terriers added about their former player and director: ‘His name will always be written in Huddersfield Town folklore.’