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Roger Hunt was a part of every match in England's 1966 World Cup victory
Roger Hunt, a former striker for England and Liverpool, has passed away at the age 83.
Hunt, also known as Sir Roger to Liverpool fans and the club's record scorer in league with 244 goals, is best known for being known as "Sir Roger" to Liverpool's Liverpool fan base.
After making his debut in 1962, when Liverpool were at the second tier of English football, the forward won 34 England caps and scored 18 international goals.
Hunt was a part of every 1966 World Cup game and scored three goals to help England get out of their group.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, stated that Roger Hunt is second in importance in Liverpool FC's history.
Hunt was born in Golborne in Cheshire on 20 July 1938. He signed for Liverpool in 1958. Hunt made his 492nd appearance for Liverpool in 1969.
Bill Shankly, the legendary manager, helped the club to the Second Division in 1962. He scored 41 goals in the same games.
Liverpool won the First Division in 1964, 1966 and 1965 respectively. This was in addition to a 1965 FA Cup win.
Although he is most well-known for his 11 years at Liverpool, Hunt also enjoyed three successful seasons with Bolton Wanderers in 1969 after he left Anfield.
Klopp said: "To be the goalscoring catalyst of Shankly to achieve promotion, then win those precious league title titles and the FA Cup places him in a bracket with LFC legends who have made us what we are today. He was also a 1966 World Cup winner.
I believe the Kop called him Sir Roger for his accomplishments. He was a goal scorer who worked tirelessly to help his teammates; I think he would have fit well in our current team.
"So, Sir Roger, we will remember, honor and pay tribute over the coming days."
Jimmy Greaves, who was injured while playing in the 1966 World Cup group games, later died at the age of 81.
Hunt's death occurs six months after the death of Ian St John, his long-standing Liverpool strike partner, at 82.
According to a Liverpool statement, Hunt "passed peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer", and added: "The Liverpool Football Club's thoughts and prayers are with Roger's family during this difficult and sad time."
Analysis: "Among the best of his generation"
Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writer
Roger Hunt was often called the "workhorse" of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad. However, this is a criminally under-rated striker who was easily one of the best of his generation and one Liverpool's greatest players.
Hunt was a gentlemanly player who won the admiration of Liverpool's fans. He was also known as Sir Roger by Liverpool's supporters.
To surpass Ian Rush's record for overall scoring, he scored 285 goals in 492 Liverpool matches.
His 1966 World Cup victory was clearly the most memorable moment in his international career. He was present in every England match, scoring twice against France in the group and against Mexico in the final.
Football pays tributes to a legend
Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, said: "RIP Sir Roger Hunt. One of the greatest goal scorers our club ever saw." LFC was founded by Sir Roger and other legends of the 60s.
John Aldridge, ex-Liverpool striker, said that he was "absolutely gutted" to learn of the death of Sir Roger Hunt, one of the most important LFC strikers. He was a great striker, and a gentleman. I had the great pleasure to be with him on many occasions.
Jan Molby, a former Liverpool midfielder, said that St John was important to him. RIP Roger Hunt."
Peter Reid, a former England and Everton midfielder, said that he was a star and a great player who helped him as a young apprentice. He was a World Cup winner and gave encouragement to all the young players. RIP.
