Roger Hunt: Biography, Facts and Career
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Roger Hunt (20 July 1938 – 27 September 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. During Hunt's eleven years with Liverpool, he was the club's record goalscorer with 285 goals until being overtaken by Ian Rush. Nonetheless, Hunt remains Liverpool's record league goalscorer with 244 goals having surpassed Gordon Hodgson in 1969. Under Bill Shankly, Hunt won two league titles and an FA Cup. In August 1964 he also scored the first ever goal seen on the BBC's Match of the Day. Regarded as one of Liverpool's greatest ever players, Hunt is referred to as Sir Roger by the club's fans, ranking 13th on the 100 Players Who Shook the Kop, an official fan poll. Hunt was a member of the England national team which won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, playing in all England's six games, scoring three times. Hunt was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Quick facts about Roger Hunt
- Full name: Roger Hunt
- Born: 1938-07-20
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q366022
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Who is Roger Hunt?
Roger Hunt (20 July 1938 – 27 September 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. During Hunt's eleven years with Liverpool, he was the club's record goalscorer with 285 goals until being overtaken by Ian Rush.
What nationality is Roger Hunt?
Roger Hunt is United Kingdom.
When was Roger Hunt born?
Roger Hunt was born on 1938-07-20.
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