Shirebrook-born World Cup winner Ray Wilson dies aged 83
Wilson, who was born in Shirebrook, was the oldest player in Sir Alf Ramsey's side as they beat West Germany 4-2 in the final.
He spent most of his club career at Huddersfield Town before moving to Everton, where he was an FA Cup winner just months before his World Cup triumph.
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Following his retirement, he ran a successful undertaker's business in Huddersfield before retiring in 1997 to Halifax.
Married with two sons, Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2004.