EVERTON legend Jimmy Husband has died at the age of 76.
The club announced the death of Husband in a heartfelt tribute on their website.
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A statement on their website said: “Everton Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1969/70 League Championship winner Jimmy Husband.
“Jimmy, 76, died peacefully on Saturday following a short illness.”
Born in October 1947, Husband won the First Division title with the Toffees in 1970.
He starred at Goodison Park between 1963 and 1973, scoring 55 goals in 199 appearances for the first team.
In 1968 Husband was instrumental as Everton reached the FA Cup final, scoring twice in the quarter-final against Leiceste.
But a bad miss in the final against West Brom would prove pivotal as the Baggies won the game 1-0.
More to follow.
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