Trevor Whymark dead at 74: Ipswich legend and one-cap England international passes away as tributes pour in
FORMER Ipswich Town star Trevor Whymark has died aged 74 after an 18-month battle with Alzheimer’s.
The one-time England international spent a decade at Portman Road from 1969 to 1979.
Whymark scored 104 goals in 335 outings for Ipswich.
And he scooped two trophies with the club, first landing the Texaco Cup in 1973 before securing FA Cup glory in 1978.
Whymark remains Ipswich’s sixth-highest goal scorer.
He was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2012.
And the forward’s prowess up top saw him land one England cap against Luxembourg in 1977.
Whymark was signed by Ipswich from Diss Town in 1969 by Sir Bobby Robson.
After 10 years at Portman Road, he spent time with Derby County and Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam.
Whymark then enjoyed a spell in Canada with the Vancouver Whitecaps, scoring 25 goals in 57 games while winning the NASL (North American Soccer League) title.
He returned to England in 1980 with Grimsby Town, where he netted 16 times in 93 games over four years.
And between 1984 and 1985, he played for Southend, Peterborough and Colchester before closing the door on his career with boyhood club Diss Town as player-manager for a year.
After retiring, he coached youth sides at both Norwich and Ipswich.
But last year Whymark’s family announced he was battling Alzheimer’s.
Ipswich led the tributes to their former star, saying: “The club is saddened to report the passing of Town legend Trevor Whymark at the age of 74.
“Trevor, who scored 104 goals in 335 appearances for the Club, died peacefully surrounded by his family. Rest in peace, Trevor.”
The PFA said: “Everyone at the PFA is deeply saddened by the passing of Trevor Whymark.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Trevor’s family, friends and loved ones.”
Former BDO world darts champ Keith Deller said: “Trevor was one of my all-time favourite Ipswich players.
“Fantastic football and such sad news. RIP Ipswich legend.”
An Ipswich fan added: “RIP the great Trevor Whymark. Brilliant, underrated striker and lovely, unassuming man.”