Billy Legg Cause of Death

Bradford-born former footballer Billy Legg has died. He is best known for his time at Huddersfield Town. He died aged 74.

Billy Legg passed away peacefully on Sunday night (August 7, 2022) after suffering a cardiac arrest at home last Wednesday. His death was announced today (August 11, 2022).

During a long and illustrious football career, Billy Legg played for, and managed, clubs across West Yorkshire.

Legg, a left-back lined up for Bradford (Park Avenue) and played 60 times for Huddersfield Town in the 1960s, scoring four goals.

Legg played in the same Town side as the former England international forward Frank Worthington who was noted for his flamboyance and flair.

Legg even signed the flamboyant flair player when he later managed Guiseley in a two-year spell between 1989 and 1991. Worthington made 20 appearances for Guiseley in 1990, scoring seven goals.

Guiseley took to social media to tweet their own tribute to their former boss, alongside a picture of him taken during his coaching career.

Guiseley tweeted:

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of our former manager Billy Legg.

“Billy managed The Lions between 1989-91 and signed Frank Worthington who helped us reach the FA Vase semi-finals.

“Our thoughts are with Billy’s family and friends at this sad time.”

💙 | We are saddened to hear of the passing of our former manager Billy Legg.

Billy managed The Lions between 1989-91 and signed Frank Worthington who helped us reach the FA Vase semi-finals.

Our thoughts are with Billy's family and friends at this sad time. #GAFC pic.twitter.com/BAStFmO3XJ

— Guiseley AFC (@GuiseleyAFC) August 11, 2022