The Elland Road club’s record goalscorer and former Scotland international died on Saturday after a long illness.
A statement issued on Leeds’ official website said: “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.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”
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Leeds United's Peter Lorimer in 1968 Photo: PA Images
6. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
Hotshot Peter Lorimer scores Leeds United's first goal against Chelsea an 1967 Photo: PA Images
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1968 of Leeds United's (left-right) Terry Hibbitt, Gary Sprake, Peter Lorimer and Billy Bremner with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Photo: PA Images
8. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
Photograph taken in 1969 of Leeds United's Peter Lorimer. Photo: PA Images