Terry Dyson, the winger who played a pivotal role in Tottenham Hotspur's historic 1960-61 league and FA Cup double, has died at the age of 91, the club announced on Tuesday.
Key Role in Spurs' Double-Winning Season
Dyson joined Tottenham in 1955 and made 209 appearances for the club, scoring 55 goals. He was an integral part of the side that won the First Division title in 1960-61, finishing eight points ahead of second-placed Sheffield Wednesday, and then beat Leicester City 2-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
In the 1962 FA Cup final, Dyson scored the opening goal in a 3-1 victory over Burnley, helping Spurs retain the trophy. He also won the European Cup Winners' Cup with Tottenham in 1963, playing in the 5-1 win over Atletico Madrid in Rotterdam.
Later Career and Legacy
After leaving Tottenham in 1965, Dyson joined Colchester United, where he made 146 appearances and scored 23 goals before retiring in 1970. He later worked as a publican and a scout for Tottenham.
"Terry was a wonderful player and a true gentleman," said Tottenham Hotspur in a statement. "He will be greatly missed by everyone at the club."
Dyson is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.
