The legendary English footballer who went down in history as the "first for a million" died
Trevor Francis, former England striker who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest twice, has died at the age of 69, the Daily Mail reports. The legendary footballer to become the first British forward to be bought for a million pounds suffered a heart attack at his apartment in Spain.
"On behalf of the family it has come as a huge shock to everyone. We are all very upset. He was not only a legendary footballer but also a very nice man," Francis' family said in a statement.
Trevor Francis with the cup 1979
Francis rose to fame at Birmingham City and was a true superstar for the club in his best years. He scored 118 goals in 280 games for the youth team, which led to his transfer in 1979 from Birmingham City to Forest for £1 million.
Trevor Francis (2015)
Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton wrote: "I am absolutely devastated to hear about my old teammate Trevor Francis. Such a wonderful gentleman, friend and a terrible loss."
Trevor Francis (2015)
Viv Anderson, the first black player to compete for England, wrote on Instagram, "Just heard devastating news about Trevor Francis. He was such a wonderful person and an amazing teammate. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends, RIP."
Trevor Francis and Pele
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