Former Leeds and Wales Midfielder Terry Yorath Dies at 75

Terry Yorath, the former Leeds United and Wales midfielder renowned for his contributions to English and international football, has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family announced Thursday.

Yorath, born in Cardiff, began his professional career with Leeds in 1967, where he made 199 appearances and scored 11 goals over nine years. He played a key role in the team's success under manager Don Revie, helping secure the First Division title in 1974. During his time at Leeds, Yorath also earned runners-up medals in the FA Cup, European Cup, and Cup Winners' Cup. After leaving Leeds, he joined Coventry City and later featured for Tottenham Hotspur, the Vancouver Whitecaps, and Bradford City, concluding his playing days with a single match for Swansea City. Internationally, he represented Wales 59 times.

In a statement released on behalf of the family, Yorath's children described him as "a revered footballing hero" to the public but "Dad, a quiet, kind and gentle man" to them. They added, "Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel." Yorath is survived by his daughters Gabby Logan and Louise, and son Jordan....