Ron Flowers, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup squad, died aged 87, his former club Wolverhampton announced on Friday.
“We are deeply shocked to announce the death of Ron Flowers, vice president and legend of the club,” declared the Wolves on their website.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of club legend and vice president Ron Flowers MBE at the age of 87.
A giant on the pitch and a gentleman off it. There will be many people remembering Ron today and all of our thoughts are with those who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/iq1ZqxNhL7
— Wolves (@Wolves) November 12, 2021
The midfielder, “a giant on the field”, helped his club win three English champion titles, in 1954, 1958 and 1959.
Flowers played 49 games for England. In 1966, chosen by Alf Ramsey, he did not participate in the field of the English victory at home, but was rewarded with the champion medal in 2009.
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