Ron Yeats
Scottish footballer and Liverpool captain
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
September 6th, 2024
1 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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Played as a center-back, contributing significantly to the team's defense. Achieved remarkable success with Liverpool FC, winning multiple league titles and European competitions. Served as the club captain, leading the team during a successful era. Gained a reputation for strong leadership and resilience on the field. Also represented the Scotland national team, earning several caps throughout his international career.
Captained Liverpool FC to numerous victories
Won the Football League First Division
Lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy
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