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Peter Lorimer, former Leeds and Scotland midfielder, dies aged 74
Peter Lorimer, Leeds United’s record goalscorer, has died aged 74 after a long illness. He was a member of Don Revie’s great side of the 1960s and 70s and made 676 appearances for the club during two spells from 1962-79 and 1983-85.
Known as “Hotshot Lorimer”, the attacking midfielder was considered to have one of the hardest shots in the game. He scored 238 goals for Leeds and four in 21 appearances for Scotland, including the opener against Zaire in the 1974 World Cup. Lorimer also played for York, Toronto Blizzard and Vancouver Whitecaps among other clubs.
Lorimer won seven major trophies with Leeds, including the First Division title in 1968-69 and 1973-74 and the FA Cup in 1972.
He crashed home a trademark volley in the European Cup final against Bayern Munich in 1975 but his effort was controversially disallowed and Leeds went on to lose 2-0.
A club statement read: “It is with great sadness, Leeds United has learned of the passing of club legend Peter Lorimer this morning at the age of 74 following a long-term illness.
“Peter’s contribution to Leeds United will never be forgotten and his passing leaves another huge hole in the Leeds United family. He will always remain a club icon and his legacy at Elland Road will live on. Our thoughts are naturally with Peter’s wife Sue and the rest of his family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Peter.”
The Scottish Football Association said it was “deeply saddened” at his death, while the English Football League called him a “true legend of the game”.
Lorimer, born in Dundee in 1946, was involved in another great sporting moment when he was denied an equaliser by Sunderland’s goalkeeper Jim Montgomery’s superb save in the 1973 FA Cup final.
Lorimer retired as a player in 1986 after a brief spell with Whitby and was later appointed to Leeds’ board. He was named as the club’s first ambassador in 2013. Leeds said in late February that he was in a hospice.
Peter Lorimer, Leeds United’s record goalscorer, has died aged 74 after a long illness. He was a member of Don Revie’s great side of the 1960s and 70s and made 676 appearances for the club during two spells from 1962-79 and 1983-85.
Known as “Hotshot Lorimer”, the attacking midfielder was considered to have one of the hardest shots in the game. He scored 238 goals for Leeds and four in 21 appearances for Scotland, including the opener against Zaire in the 1974 World Cup. Lorimer also played for York, Toronto Blizzard and Vancouver Whitecaps among other clubs.
Lorimer won seven major trophies with Leeds, including the First Division title in 1968-69 and 1973-74 and the FA Cup in 1972.
He crashed home a trademark volley in the European Cup final against Bayern Munich in 1975 but his effort was controversially disallowed and Leeds went on to lose 2-0.
A club statement read: “It is with great sadness, Leeds United has learned of the passing of club legend Peter Lorimer this morning at the age of 74 following a long-term illness.
“Peter’s contribution to Leeds United will never be forgotten and his passing leaves another huge hole in the Leeds United family. He will always remain a club icon and his legacy at Elland Road will live on. Our thoughts are naturally with Peter’s wife Sue and the rest of his family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Peter.”
The Scottish Football Association said it was “deeply saddened” at his death, while the English Football League called him a “true legend of the game”.
Lorimer, born in Dundee in 1946, was involved in another great sporting moment when he was denied an equaliser by Sunderland’s goalkeeper Jim Montgomery’s superb save in the 1973 FA Cup final.
Lorimer retired as a player in 1986 after a brief spell with Whitby and was later appointed to Leeds’ board. He was named as the club’s first ambassador in 2013. Leeds said in late February that he was in a hospice.
The hotshot came about after an article, in the Daily Express I think, measuring the speed of the shots of different players. Lorimer's was the fastest and the headline read "Hotshot Lorimer".
I worked in Leeds when Lorimer was at his best. Never heard anyone, including the Leeds United lass I went out with describe him as thunderboots or thunderfoot.
El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz aged 22 struck by lightning. Was expected to compete at the rearranged Tokyo Olympics. 
Yes, very sad that. There's plenty of ways to get killed in El Salvador but you wouldn't expect lightning to be one of them. RIPEl Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz aged 22 struck by lightning. Was expected to compete at the rearranged Tokyo Olympics.
Another player from our childhood memories passes away.A big name from days gone by...What a skilful and flamboyant footballer he was
Great goal from a great player.
How much would that team cost nowadays?
1. Clemence
2. Madeley
3. Cherry
4. Stiles
5. Charlton
6. Hunter
7. Lorrimer
8. Bell
9 St John
10. Maradonna
11. Worthington
Manager
Gerrard Houlier
1. Clemence
2. Madeley
3. Cherry
4. Stiles
5. Charlton
6. Hunter
7. Lorrimer
8. Bell
9 St John
10. Maradonna
11. Worthington
Manager
Gerrard Houlier
A life lived to the full, and then some. RIP Frank Worthington, a great childhood hero.
Worthington, Greaves ,Bowles, Osgood or Charlie Cook,Waggy, Best all with skills that would be quashed now because you can’t risk losing possession !
These players made Match of the Day a real highlight
RIP Frank
Frank Worthington. RIP
One of the great characters. He could have been a top top larker for many years if his transfer from Huddersfield to Liverpool had gone through, but he failed the medical due to an old injury. He went to Leicester but never quite reached his potential.
One of the great characters. He could have been a top top larker for many years if his transfer from Huddersfield to Liverpool had gone through, but he failed the medical due to an old injury. He went to Leicester but never quite reached his potential.
As has been said, a childhood hero along with Rodney Marsh and Stan Bowles.... what they could do with a lead balloon at their feet on quagmires... !!! RIP Frank Worthington...
Was in Leicester for the 72/3 season and watched some home games with Frank Worthington, he was breathtaking on occasions, and just brilliant the rest of the time.
RIP
RIP
