Billy Legg, a Bradford-born former footballer has died aged 74. He played for, and managed, clubs across West Yorkshire during a long and illustrious football career.
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At the time of death, Legg had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Legg, a left-back lined up for Bradford (Park Avenue) and played 60 times for Huddersfield Town in the 1960s, registering four goals.
Legg also played in the same Town side as the former England international forward Frank Worthington, noted for his flamboyance and flair.
When Legg later managed Guiseley in a two-year spell between 1989 and 1991, he signed Worthington, the flamboyant flair player. Worthington went on to make 20 appearances for Guiseley in 1990, scoring seven goals.
Legg had a successful spell in charge of the Guisely, as he led them to the FA Vase semi-finals during the 1989–90 season.
Incidentally, it was the first time Guiseley reached this stage of the non-league cup competition.
However, Guiseley failed to make it to the showpiece, as they lost 4-0 on aggregate to Bridlington Town.
Guiseley took to social media to tweet their own tribute to their former boss, alongside a picture of him taken during his coaching career.
💙 | We are saddened to hear of the passing of our former manager Billy Legg.
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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
His former club Huddersfield, also tweeted;
We are saddened to hear that William ‘Billy’ Legg has passed away. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
Billy played 60 times for Town between 1965-1969.
Once a Terrier, always a Terrier 💙
We are saddened to hear that William 'Billy' Legg has passed away. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
Billy played 60 times for Town between 1965-1969.
Once a Terrier, always a Terrier 💙#htafc pic.twitter.com/kDWtZXIn2f
— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) August 11, 2022
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