Tottenham have announced the death of former striker Bobby Smith at the age of 77.
Smith used to play as a centre forward for Spurs as they won the Double in the 1960-61 season, they scored 33 goals in the First Division and FA Cup that year. Spurs have not won the title since.
Smith scored in the 2-0 win over Leicester in the FA Cup final that year as well as the 3-1 victory over Burnley in the following year’s final. He was also part of the European Cup Winners’ Cup success of 1963.
Smith died in hospital on Saturday evening after a short illness and a message on Spurs’ official website read: “It is with great regret that we announce the death of Bobby Smith, our legendary centre-forward from our great Double-winning side of 1960-61.
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