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Willie Bell dead aged 85: Leeds United legend passes away after brief illness having played over 200 games for the club
LEEDS legend Willie Bell has died at the age of 85.
After a brief illness, the former defender passed away at his home yesterday, surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his wife Pat, three children, and seven grandchildren.
The Scot played 260 times for the Yorkshire side between 1960 and 1967.
During his time, he scored 18 goals for the club and helped them to promotion from the Second Division in 1964.
The following season the left-back was part of the Leeds side that finished second in the First Division.
That same season he helped the club reach the final of the FA Cup, only to suffer a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
He helped the club achieve the same feat the next season as well and became a fan favourite.
In 1966 he also earned two caps for Scotland as he featured against Brazil and Portugal.
After leaving the club in 1967, he enjoyed spells at Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion.
