Former English footballer and manager Sammy Chung has died at age 90. He died Sunday, Aug. 28 2022, at a nursing home in Shropshire, the family confirmed to Watford FC.
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Chung started his career with local side Abingdon Town and then Southern League side Headington United.
Chung made a good start to his professional career at Reading, scoring four goals in five appearances at the end of 1953–54.
After scoring eight in the first 17 games of 1954–55, he moved to Norwich City on 1 January 1955. He played 16 times in 1955–56, and 11 times in 1956–57 as the Canaries finished bottom of the Third Division South.
Chung moved to Watford for the 1957–58 season, where under Neil McBain the side were relegated to the Fourth Division.
The Hornets secured a return to the Third Division with promotion in 1959–60 and narrowly missed out on promotion to the second tier in 1960–61 and 1963–64.
Chung played a total of 242 times for Watford, scoring 24 goals.
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Sammy Chung age
Chung was born on16 July 1932 and died on 28 August 2022 at age 90.
Sammy Chung height
Chung was of average height. He was 1.75m tall.
Sammy Chung cause of death
What was Sammy Chung cause of death? An exaxt cause of death was not stated. However, he passed away in his sleep following a long illness.
Sammy Chung wife
Was Sammy Chung married? Chung kept his personal life under the wraps and as a result, his marital status is unknown.
Sammy Chung children
Just like his wife, it is also not known if Chung had children.
Sammy Chung net worth
What was Sammy Chung net worth at time of death? At time of death, Chung had an estimated net worth of $1 million.
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