Football Biography

Roger Hunt

“Roger”

English · Golborne, Lancashire · Born 20 July 1938

Forward

285

goals

492

apps

england caps

intl goals

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 in Golborne, Lancashire on 20 July 1938. He joined Liverpool in 1959 and became one of the club's greatest ever goalscorers, netting 285 goals in 492 appearances — a club record that stood for decades until Ian Rush surpassed it. He was instrumental in Bill Shankly's revolution at Anfield, helping Liverpool win promotion from the Second Division, two First Division titles (1964, 1966) and the FA Cup in 1965. A member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, he played in every match and scored three goals in the tournament. He earned 34 England caps with 18 goals. Liverpool fans nicknamed him 'Sir Roger' long before any official honour. He later played briefly for Bolton Wanderers. Hunt passed away on 27 September 2021.

Best Known For

World Cup 1966

Liverpool fans called him 'Sir Roger' as a mark of affection decades before he received any official honour — he was eventually awarded an MBE.

Did You Know?

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

World Cup 1966
League Championship 2x
FA Cup 1965

Career Journey

Timeline

1938 👶 Born in Golborne, Lancashire

1969 🏁 Retired from professional sport

🏟️ Liverpool

🏟️ Bolton Wanderers

🏆 World Cup 1966

🏆 League Championship 2x

🏆 FA Cup 1965

Goals	285
Apps	492
England Caps	34
Intl Goals	18

Club	Shirt No	Apps	Goals
Liverpool	#10	492	244
Bolton Wanderers	#11	278	132

Nationality	English
Born	20 July 1938 (age 88)
Birth Place	Golborne, Lancashire
Position	Forward
Retired	1969
Clubs	Liverpool (1959-69), Bolton Wanderers (1969-72)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Roger Hunt

How many goals did Roger Hunt score for Liverpool?

He scored 285 goals in 492 appearances, a club record until Ian Rush surpassed it.

Was Roger Hunt in the 1966 World Cup squad?

Yes, he played in every match of the tournament and scored three goals as England won the World Cup.

Why was Hunt called 'Sir Roger'?

It was an affectionate nickname given by Liverpool fans in tribute to his goalscoring exploits, long before any formal honour.

What did Hunt achieve at Liverpool?

He helped Liverpool win promotion from the Second Division and then two league titles and the FA Cup under Bill Shankly.

When was Roger Hunt born?

Roger Hunt was born on 20 July 1938 in Golborne, Lancashire. He passed away on 27 September 2021.

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