Liverpool's legendary 'Sir Roger', a prolific goalscorer who was a key member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad.
Roger Hunt was born on 20 July 1938 in Golborne, Lancashire, and worked in various jobs, including for the family bleach works business, before signing for Liverpool in 1958. He made his breakthrough under legendary manager Bill Shankly, scoring 41 goals in 41 games as Liverpool won promotion from the Second Division in 1962, and went on to become the club's all-time record league goalscorer with 244 goals — a mark that has never been surpassed, cementing his standing with Anfield supporters, who nicknamed him "Sir Roger." Hunt helped Liverpool win the First Division title in 1964 and 1966, either side of the club's first-ever FA Cup triumph in 1965. His consistency and clinical finishing made him a natural fit for the England side building toward the 1966 World Cup, and he played in every one of England's matches at the tournament, scoring three goals during the group stage to help send the hosts through. Though he didn't score in the final itself, Hunt's tireless work rate and intelligent movement created space for teammates throughout the tournament, and he remains one of the enduring figures of England's only World Cup triumph — memorably immortalised in a statue outside Wembley Stadium alongside Bobby Moore, Ray Wilson, Alan Ball, and other members of the winning side. He won 34 caps for England, scoring 18 goals, before leaving Liverpool in 1969 for a three-season spell at Bolton Wanderers. Hunt was awarded an MBE in 2000 as part of the same campaign that recognised several of his World Cup-winning teammates. He died on 27 September 2021, at the age of 83.
Leading goalscorer in Liverpool's rise to First Division glory
Liverpool fans called him 'Sir Roger' as a mark of affection decades before he received any official honour — he was eventually awarded an MBE.
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Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and work rate in the penalty area
Lasting Impact
Liverpool legend who helped establish the club as a major force in English football
Career Honours
- World Cup 1966
- League Championship 2x
- FA Cup 1965
- First Division 1964
- First Division 1966
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath | 1956–1958 | — | 44 | 69 | — |
| Devizes Town | 1958–1958 | — | — | — | — |
| Stockton Heath | 1958–1958 | — | — | — | — |
| Liverpool | 1958–1969 | — | 404 | 244 | #10 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1969–1972 | — | 76 | 24 | #11 |
| Hellenic | 1971–1971 | loan | 6 | 4 | — |
 England | — | — | 34 | 18 | — |