Roger Hunt

Roger Hunt MBE was a prolific English professional footballer who played as a forward, primarily known for his exceptional goalscoring record with Liverpool F.C. and as a member of England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning squad. After playing a crucial role in Liverpool F.C.’s promotion to the First Division in 1962, Roger Hunt MBE went on to establish himself as a prolific English professional footballer and a central figure in Liverpool’s dominant era during the 1960s. Mentored by the legendary Bill Shankly, Hunt’s exceptional goalscoring prowess became a hallmark of his career, notably scoring the first goal ever broadcast on BBC’s Match of the Day in August 1964.

His enduring contributions to the sport were subsequently recognized with an MBE in 2000 for his pivotal role in England’s 1966 World Cup triumph, and his induction into the prestigious English Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Further accolades underscored his legacy, including being voted 13th in Liverpool’s revered ‘100 Players Who Shook the Kop’. He was also honored as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Warrington in 2016. Roger Hunt MBE passed away on September 27, 2021, leaving behind an indelible mark on English football.