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QPR League Cup winner Ron Hunt dies aged 72

Defender was part of club's 1967 League Cup winning side

Thursday 23 August 2018 12:25, UK

Footballer Ron Hunt of Queens Park Rangers F.C., UK, 15th July 1971.
Image: Ron Hunt made 255 appearances over 10 years at QPR

Former Queens Park Rangers defender Ron Hunt has died aged 72.

The west London club confirmed Hunt's death via Twitter on Thursday.

The defender played 255 games for QPR over 10 years and was part of their 1967 League Cup winning side.

"QPR are saddened to announce the passing of former R's defender Ron Hunt," the club said.

Queens Park Rangers in action against West Bromwich Albion during the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, which QPR won 3-2
Image: Hunt played in the 1967 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, which QPR won 3-2 against West Brom

"Our thoughts are with Ron's family and friends at this time."

Hunt was part of a team that secured QPR's only ever League Cup triumph as they came from 2-0 down at half-time to beat West Brom 3-2 at Wembley.

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