The Elland Road club’s record goalscorer and former Scotland international died on Saturday after a long illness.
A statement issued on Leeds’ official website said: “It is with great sadness, Leeds United has learned of the passing of club legend Peter Lorimer this morning at the age of 74 following a long-term illness.The Scottish Football Association said it was “deeply saddened” at his death, while the English Football League called him a “true legend of the game”
1. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney (second l) saves at the feet of Leeds United's Peter Lorimer (second r) as Manchester's Francis Burns (l) and Carlo Sartori (r) look on Issue date: Photo: PA
2. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
Peter Lorimer and Bobby Charlton (right) in 1973. Photo: PA
3. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
1969 image of Peter Lorimer, Leeds United. Photo: Pa Photos
4. Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds and Scotland footballer has sadly died
An image of Leeds United's Peter Lorimer. Photo: PA Images