Former Leeds and England defender Terry Cooper - who scored the winner in the 1968 League Cup final win over Arsenal - dies aged 77 Legendary former Leeds defender Terry Cooper has died at the age of 77 Cooper was part of the 1969 title-winning team and winner of 20 England caps The left back drew praise from Brazilian icon Pele at the 1970 World Cup finals His marauding runs into attack were a forerunner of the modern full back role
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Legendary Leeds defender Terry Cooper has died at the age of 77
Legendary Leeds defender Terry Cooper, part of the 1969 title-winning team and winner of 20 England caps, has died at the age of 77, the club revealed on Saturday night.
'Leeds United is devastated to learn of the passing of Terry Cooper,' said a statement released by Leeds United.
'Our thoughts are with Terry's family and friends at this difficult time.'
The left back, who drew praise from Pele at the 1970 World Cup finals, where his marauding runs into attack were a forerunner of the modern full back role, also scored the only goal of the 1968 League Cup final,